Overview
Medical Director- Emergency Jobs in Visalia, USA at Brief Media, Inc.
Emergency Veterinarian – Medical Director
Location:
Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Services, Visalia, CA
Position Overview
Full‑time Emergency Veterinarian dedicated to providing excellent veterinary care and driving the growth of a busy, 365‑day Emergency & Critical Care practice. The role includes partnership with leadership, achievement of a high‑standard urgent‑care environment, and a Medical Director stipend, signaling a focus on quality patient outcomes and staff excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
- Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
- Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled‑substance protocols
- Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
- Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to ensure the highest standards are upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications (Required)
- Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary emergency practice
- Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- Clinical Knowledge and
Skills:
Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment
- Problem‑Solving:
Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high‑quality veterinary hospital - Communication
Skills:
Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
- Professionalism:
Work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback - Business Acumen:
Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice - Ethics:
Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients - Commitment to Continuing
Education:
Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others
What We Offer
- Signing, retention and relocation package up to $75,000
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- Emotional wellbeing support – including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle – a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Position Overview
Pet Vet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Title: Medical Director- Emergency
Company: Brief Media, Inc.
Location: Visalia, USA
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