Emergency Medicine Physician

Optigy Group LLC
Chicago, IL, 60607, USA

$200,000 - $300,000 p/year
Healthcare
veterinary emergency care
animal triage
emergency surgery

Our job summary

This role involves providing emergency medical care to animals in a veterinary setting, including triage, diagnostics, treatment planning, and surgical procedures. The physician works flexible shifts in multiple locations within the Greater Chicago Area, collaborating with a medical team to deliver critical care. The position requires a veterinary degree, proficiency in electronic medical records, and effective communication skills to handle emergencies and client education.

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.

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