Emergency Veterinarian

Description

OUR PRACTICE

At CARE Veterinary Center, we provide 24/7 emergency and specialty care to dogs and cats in the DC metropolitan and the MD, WV, and PA tri-state area. We offer Internal Medicine, Surgery, Rehabilitation, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

We have a highly trained and qualified staff of veterinarians to treat your animals. Our goal is to not do what a primary care veterinarian does but to complement what they do.

We have specialists in a variety of service areas including surgery, orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management. Our specialists are available by appointment on weekdays and are always on-call for emergencies. Our office also offers 24/7 language interpreters, so we can support our clients and pets during their time in need.

This team will showcase top-quality veterinary medicine, benefit from a strong local referral network, and embody the type of core values that support:   

• An emotionally intelligent work environment
• A positive work/life balance
• Veterinary leaders in our community
• Teamwork and collaboration

OUR HOME

If there is anything that the city of Frederick provides, it’s balance.  You will be living in a small city, relaxed and close to nature, while also having all the services and activities that a big city offers, such as restaurants, art galleries, great public school and much more.  There are several ways to commute to DC or Northern Virginia if you want to venture out to the big cities around. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Motivated to foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff, and veterinary students visiting the hospital.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Continue care of specialty patients who are hospitalized overnight and on weekends.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with referral letters)

• Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU

Benefits – our care in action- Some of these benefits are for PT and FT Associates only. 

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.  

We center our benefits around...  

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family 
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future 
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care 
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental  

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO

And so much More 

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered