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Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine

Emergency Veterinarian

Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, North Haven, Connecticut, us, 06473


Job Description

Company DescriptionER Job DescriptionCentral Hospital for Veterinary Medicine (CHVM) is currently seeking an emergency veterinarian to join our growing team! We have availability for full and part-time positions.CHVM is the

ONLY privately owned Emergency/Specialty Hospital of this size in the state of Connecticut,

with locations in North Haven and Guilford. We are a Level 1 VECCS certified facility and we provide emergency veterinary care 24/7/365. Our emergency service sees a mix of both referrals and primary opinion cases, with a varied caseload that keeps things interesting! Our 11 ER doctors are supported by a robust team of specialists including internal medicine, anesthesia, critical care, cardiology, radiology, surgery, exotics, medical oncology, ophthalmology, interventional radiology, neurology, and sports medicine/rehabilitation.Our ICU in North Haven is staffed 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, by 3 critical care specialists, allowing ER doctors to focus on primary receiving of emergency cases. We have a commitment to mental health and work-life balance for all staff, reflected in flexible scheduling and generous PTO. ER clinicians also have no on-call responsibilities and can enjoy a flexible 3-4 day work week. We have a great group of caring, team-oriented, positive individuals with a commitment to practicing the highest quality of medicine in a busy, referral setting. The emergency veterinarian will be responsible for providing care to both referral and walk-in emergency cases- our North Haven location sees cats, dogs, and exotic species while Guilford sees only cats/dogs. The emergency veterinarian is responsible for triaging, diagnosing, treating, and hospitalizing or discharging emergency cases. Our emergency doctors work closely with our referring veterinarians to ensure continuity and high-quality care for our mutual patients.What We Offer:A competitive base salary plus production- ranging from 130k-240kCompetitive sign-on bonus, commensurate with experience401k with employer matchingMedical, dental, and vision insuranceOptional health savings and flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA)Paid professional dues (license fees, professional organization fees, DEA license fee)Paid time off for continuing education and a continuing education stipend, VIN membershipGenerous paid time off and flexible schedulingIn-house CE for ER clinicians provided by specialists, including monthly topic rounds and journal clubRelocation assistanceEmployee pet discountManagement who understands work-life balanceOpportunity for mentorship and to work alongside experienced, collaborative specialists and ER doctorsThe opportunity to work alongside a consistent team and build relationships with experienced technical and support staff.Please send resume to Tim Burns at

tburns@centralpetvet.comQualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degreeExperience in emergency medicine or internship training in emergency medicine is preferredAbility to prioritize and manage multiple cases efficiently and effectivelyExcellent problem-solving and decision-making skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work well within a team as well as independentlyWillingness to learn and implement new technologies and techniquesInterest and experience in surgery and/or ultrasonography is a plusActive and clean veterinary licensure in Connecticut or ability to obtain one

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