**Emergency Veterinarian - Mentor - Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center
Description
Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty Center, located in the Round Rock, TX (a suburb of Austin), is currently seeking a full-time, ER Veterinarian Mentor to join our team.
OUR PRACTICE
We are an AAHA accredited, Fear Free Certified (currently the ONLY ER/Specialty hospital that is certified in the area!), full-service 24/7 hospital, with dedicated doctors providing high quality medical care to the companion animal population in Austin and surrounding areas. We provide specialty care in the departments of Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology (Medical). Our specialists have been here long term and are dedicated to quality medicine. We partner with an on-site cardiologist 2 days a week and have ultrasound (performed with sonographer and reviewed by radiologist) available Monday-Saturday.
The hospital is well equipped with a full range of diagnostic and treatment equipment including commercial-grade lab diagnostics, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry, anesthesia, flexible & rigid endoscopy, ultrasound (including bedside), telemetry, blood gas, cystoscopy, cryotherapy, and CT imaging. Facilities include an isolation ward. We have a planned move to a new facility built to our specifications (close to our current location) in early 2025.
For the ER, we have a supportive and helpful relief pool to help with ER staffing and coverage. The hospital manager and medical directors are experienced and value open communication and truly care about DVM well-being.
WE ARE MOVING TO A NEW FACILITY BUILT TO OUR SPECIFICATIONS IN EARLY 2025 (not far from current location)
OUR HOME
The Austin area is home to a wide variety of activities and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In addition to being home to many technology corporations, Austin is known as "The Live Music Capital of the World", highlighted by a robust restaurant scene, multiple festivals, many outdoor activities, and water sports at the area lakes/rivers. We have mild winters and warm summers, with lots of sun!
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ER MENTOR ROLE
- Candidates should have a love of ER medicine, and a desire to share that love!
- The ER Mentor will have new DVM hires assigned under them for up to two years (depending on experience level of mentee)
- Will work alongside the medical director to provide clear expectations of performance.
- Will encourage and support CE that will elevate the quality of ER medicine in the hospital
- Work with the medical director to develop a mentorship program
- Work with the medical director to pair experienced EC doctors who serve as mentors on the floor to create scheduled clinical pairings
- Schedule case reviews and/or M&M rounds with the ER DVMs
- Assist with veterinary student extern rotation mentorship.
- This role does require primary case duty- HOWEVER, you will be paired with a mentee (as DVMs are hired) and when paired will be aiding the mentee in case management
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL DVM’S:
- 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
- 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
- Hospital is stocked with fresh snacks and beverages for staff to enjoy regularly
And so much More!
For more information, contact [email protected].
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.