Optigy
Job Description
Job Description
Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description Compensation: Base Salary:
$160,000 + 22% production bonus (total earnings ranging from $200,000 - $300,000 annually) Continuing Education (CE):
100% covered, including online and in-person courses, plus $3,500 for CE-related travel expenses Shifts: Hours:
7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Swing Shifts:
Flexible options (e.g., 10:00 AM 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM 4:00 AM) Shift Frequency:
156 shifts per year (about 3 shifts per week, 12-13 per month) Team Size:
3-4 doctors per shift Locations: Greater Chicago Area
(Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, South Loop)
Schaumburg: 6-8 new sites opening in January 2025 Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3 leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing Manager.
Required Skills & Experience: Education:
DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree. Experience:
1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred, but not required. Exotic Animal Experience:
Preferred, but willingness to treat exotics is required. Computer Skills:
Proficiency in practice management, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration software. Communication Skills:
Must be able to read, speak, and hear clearly to understand and complete tasks. Must communicate professionally in person and over the phone. Surgical Skills:
Willingness to learn and perform minor and major emergency surgeries. Availability:
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Consultations:
Answer medical questions over the phone. Triage & Treatment:
See patients immediately as part of the veterinary emergency triage process. Diagnostics:
Perform physical exams and necessary tests (e.g., ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies). Diagnosis & Treatment Plans:
Develop and communicate diagnostic and therapeutic plans to clients. Estimates & Records:
Prepare and present treatment estimates and maintain accurate medical records. Surgical Procedures:
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries. Client Education:
Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures as needed.
Job Description
Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description Compensation: Base Salary:
$160,000 + 22% production bonus (total earnings ranging from $200,000 - $300,000 annually) Continuing Education (CE):
100% covered, including online and in-person courses, plus $3,500 for CE-related travel expenses Shifts: Hours:
7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM Swing Shifts:
Flexible options (e.g., 10:00 AM 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM 4:00 AM) Shift Frequency:
156 shifts per year (about 3 shifts per week, 12-13 per month) Team Size:
3-4 doctors per shift Locations: Greater Chicago Area
(Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, South Loop)
Schaumburg: 6-8 new sites opening in January 2025 Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3 leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing Manager.
Required Skills & Experience: Education:
DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree. Experience:
1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred, but not required. Exotic Animal Experience:
Preferred, but willingness to treat exotics is required. Computer Skills:
Proficiency in practice management, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration software. Communication Skills:
Must be able to read, speak, and hear clearly to understand and complete tasks. Must communicate professionally in person and over the phone. Surgical Skills:
Willingness to learn and perform minor and major emergency surgeries. Availability:
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Consultations:
Answer medical questions over the phone. Triage & Treatment:
See patients immediately as part of the veterinary emergency triage process. Diagnostics:
Perform physical exams and necessary tests (e.g., ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies). Diagnosis & Treatment Plans:
Develop and communicate diagnostic and therapeutic plans to clients. Estimates & Records:
Prepare and present treatment estimates and maintain accurate medical records. Surgical Procedures:
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries. Client Education:
Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures as needed.