Veterinarian - Emergency Medicine

Are you a Veterinarian looking for a fast-paced environment where no day is the same and you are MAKING A DIFFERENCE? The Applied Companies is assisting a valued Client in Reno, NV, in finding an Emergency Veterinarian who will be responsible for providing immediate medical care to animals in crisis situations.

Duties will include evaluating and diagnosing urgent medical conditions, performing emergency surgical procedures, prescribing medication, and stabilizing patients.

You must have a strong knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, as well as the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.

Key responsibilities :

• Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery, or other therapies.
• Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
• Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests including parasitology, hematology, and urinalysis.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
• Administer anesthetics, perform surgery, and monitor patients during surgery and recovery with the assistance of the technical team.
• Follow discharge guidelines for hospitalized and post-surgery patients and treatment plan guidelines for clients to ensure proper patient treatment in the home environment.
• Addressing client concerns regarding patient treatment and / or recovery in the home environment.
• Answer client questions and provide education on various aspects of animal care and treatment.
• Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
• Humanely euthanize animals when it has been mutually agreed upon by the patient’s owner.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and patient records.
• Train and supervise team members who handle and care for animals, as needed.
• Deal with clients and employees in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the healthcare team that will positively influence the level of care and service provided to the clients and patients of Animal Emergency and Specialty Center.
• Participate in business development as instructed by management and / or ownership.
• Attend team meetings and other pertinent in-house training.
• Professional communication with referring practices in a timely manner.
• Medical record completion and shared with referring practices within a timely manner.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

• Valid and in good standing licensed veterinarian within the state of Nevada or having the ability to become licensed.
• Graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association program required.
• Nevada State Board of Pharmacy controlled substance license, dispensing license, and DEA licenses or the ability to obtain these licenses.
• Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of emergency veterinary medicine and science.
• Knowledge of the procedures used for receiving, treating, ordering medical supplies, and requesting laboratory tests.
• Ability to read and interpret documents including federal and state regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and medical texts.
• Ability to write reports and correspondences.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment including sterilization techniques for various instruments and materials.
• Biology Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Medicine Knowledge of the information and the techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities.

This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventative health-care measures.

• Client and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal services.
• Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Chemistry Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.

This includes the use of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

• Must have listening, critical thinking, complex problem-solving, time management, judgments, and decision-making skills.
• Verbal communication - Talk to others to convey information effectively.
• Strong computer skills in order to obtain and enter client information, order laboratory and diagnostic tests, and receive and send messages.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of emergency and critical care medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Commitment to the mission of Animal Emergency and Specialty Center.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Need to be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as emergencies can happen at any time. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism and compassion.