Emergency Overnight Veterinarian

Alpine Veterinary Clinic, Alpine, WY.

Our team at Alpine Veterinary Clinic believes that a career in veterinary medicine should be a collaborative, fulfilling, exciting journey complemented with the ongoing opportunity for growth and development. We are located in the rapidly growing Teton Valley area, and as the community grows, there has become a proven need for a veterinary emergency hospital. As such, we are seeking a full-time overnight veterinarian.

From our facilities to the equipment and diagnostics at your fingertips, we strive to equip our veterinarians with the tools and support to provide the highest level of care. Our facility is equipped with cutting edge equipment; digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory.

At Alpine you’ll find an enthusiastic, dedicated doctor team, supported by well-trained and professional support staff, working in sync to make the following mission a reality: To honor the bond between our valued clients and their animals – whether that animal is a member of the family, working companion or your livelihood. Our compassionate and knowledgeable health care team achieves this through partnering with you to deliver cutting edge medicine and surgery. Together, we strive to create a happy, healthy and productive life for your pet and to enhance your relationship with them.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pro-Sal compensation; $110,000+
• Flexible Schedule: Three 12 hour shifts per week 
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks PTO
• $4,000 continuing education bi-yearly stipend and 5 days off yearly to pursue CE
• Medical & financial coaching and mentorship provided by Blue Heron Consulting
• Potential for future buy-in
• Relocation and housing assistance

We understand that life outside of practice is equally as important to the job itself. In your free time, you’ll find ample outdoor opportunities. With Grand Teton National Park, the beautiful Snake River and Palisades Reservoir, as well as unlimited hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails right in your backyard, you are never more than 30 minutes from your next adventure.  The Teton Valley and surrounding areas also boast of  great schools and a tight knit community that will make you and your family feel right at home. 

For more information on our dedicated team, commitment to practicing best medicine, service in the community, as well as for further information about the position, please contact our director of operations, Sydni Southwick at ssouthwick@alpineanimal.net.

• Client Relations

• Inspire trust in the client that the best recommendations are being made for their pet.
• Fully educate the client, articulating diagnosis, what needs to be done, likely outcomes, and available alternatives.
• Listen to client concerns and answer all of their questions.
• Give verbal and written instructions to clients regarding home care for their pet and ensure that the client follows through on the treatment plan for their animal.
• Develop long term relationships with clients.
• Encourage clients to refer others to the practice.

Patient Care

• Concentrate on being a patient advocate, encouraging clients to do what is best for their pets, without focusing on their finances.
• Manage patient care in such a manner as to provide quality service to each patient while maintaining a smooth patient flow.
• Effectively manage every animal’s medical needs, always demonstrating concern, compassion, and gentleness toward the animal.

Record Keeping

• Consistently maintain medical records in a timely and accurate fashion to ensure that others can understand the patient’s medical diagnosis and treatment plan for future care.
• Ensure that all appropriate reminders, follow ups, and recommendation codes are entered into the patient record accurately.
• Ensure that client records are updated and accurate.
• Ensure that client communications are completely and accurately documented in the patient and client records.
• Ensure that all treatments are entered correctly and that charts are reviewed prior to patient discharge so that all charges are captured.

Management

• Maintain a professional relationship with all staff and set a positive example for the staff.
• Strive for harmonious inter-relationships with all staff.
• Relay problems, concerns, and noteworthy positive occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Help to effectively solve operational problems and communicate with appropriate personnel in a positive manner.
• Assist in staff education as directed by practice manager or medical director.
• Identify training needs of technical staff and help conduct training sessions as directed by practice manager or medical director.
• Participate in staff meetings, doctor meetings, consulting meetings, and outside team building events.

Continuing Education

• Maintain and improve professional competency by participating in continuing education programs, reviewing current literature, and becoming involved in professional organizations.
• Through continuing education, bring new ideas to the practice (both medical and organizational).

• Strategic Planning/Marketing

• Assist practice manager with marketing, compliance programs, and community outreach programs.
• Assist medical director with implementation of new medical protocols and procedures.
• Bring new ideas for medical and marketing programs to the medical director and practice manager.

Public Relations

• Professional, cheerful, and helpful attitude.
• Knowledge of all hospital protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Able to utilize all client education materials within the hospital. 
• Active participation in the solicitation of new clients and the new client referral program.

Physical Plant

• Help to ensure the building is kept in good working order, and report any problems to the practice manager. 
• Ensure that the interior and exterior of the building is kept clean and help the staff maintain the appropriate appearance when necessary.
• Make sure all equipment is well maintained and in good working order.

Other Duties 

• Maintain technical skills (venipuncture, IV catheter placement, intubation, etc.) should support staff need help.
• Help with patient care (administration of medications, cleaning cages, etc.) should support staff need help.