Emergency Veterinarian
Description
OUR PRACTICE
We specialize in emergency care, internal medicine, oncology, and surgery for dogs and cats in Decatur, Atlanta, Midtown, Dekalb, and Gwinnett.
Saint Francis Veterinary Specialists is a collaborative specialty and emergency care practice built upon the concept of Considerate Care for patients and pet owners. We are passionate about providing a warm and comfortable environment for both our patients and pet owners. In addition, we foster a collaborative setting for our team of specialists and emergency doctors that empowers them to work together to deliver excellent medical and surgical care.
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
Decatur is one of the most popular sought-after suburbs in the Atlanta, GA area. Minutes from Downtown, it offers small-town living without adding a lot of time to your commute. Citizens get involved in community events and friends with their neighbors as a normal part of living. Decatur has hundreds of shops and restaurants, some of the best schools in the state and tree-line streets. Close to Atlanta’s famous attractions, you may find yourself exploring the big city or just staying home and taking advantage of the things to do in your own backyard.
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 design 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