Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Description & Requirements

Beecroft Animal Specialist & Emergency Hospital has an attractive opportunity for enthusiastic veterinarians with experience in ECC to join their friendly team in a 10,000 sqft state-of-the-art small animal and exotics veterinary hospital.

The hospital is fully equiped with CT, Endoscopy, Fluoroscopy,ultrasound, 2 x-ray rooms, 3 surgical suites, and a 1.5 T MRI (coming in early 2022). It is 100% specialist owned and operated and offers an impressive chance to work alongside specialists as well as experienced veterinarians and nurses in a happy, positive, team nurturing environment.

You would be working as part of an experienced team, which will give you an exciting opportunity to fully utilise and develop your skills and gain extensive knowledge of specialist in-patient care.

For the successful applicant, we offer a highly attractive package, genuine career progression opportunities as well as company benefits. There are roles rotating on day/night shifts, as well as permenant night roles available.

You would be working as part of an experienced team, which will give you an exciting opportunity to fully utilise and develop your skills and gain extensive knowledge of specialist in-patient care.

For the successful applicant, we offer a highly attractive package, genuine career progression opportunities as well as company benefits. There are roles rotating on day/night shifts, as well as permenant night roles available.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care to small animals, and exotics during scheduled shifts

• Attend daily inpatient rounds at the start and end of shifts

• Provide consultations for day and night emergency patients

• Perform physical exams, diagnostic tests, emergency surgeries, and advanced medical treatments

• Performing necessary and appropriate diagnostics tests e.g. Perform TFAST and AFAST ultrasounds for emergency patients, blood tests, radiographs, endoscopies, CT scans etc.

• Review and interpret diagnostic test results

• Formulate and perform necessary treatment plans

• To stabilize and treat animals in critical condition, addressing trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses

• Prescribe pharmaceuticals based on diagnostic results and physical exam findings

• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, support staff, and specialists (both within ECC team and other departments) to deliver quality care to patients

• Create and recommend treatment plans for emergency patients

• Communicate with pet owners compassionately, explaining treatment options, prognosis, and aftercare needs

• Keep accurate and up-to-date patient records, including case notes, diagnosis, and treatment plans

• Update patient information in medical records with the latest findings and treatments

• Assist with inter-departmental transfers to the appropriate specialists

• Refer cases to respective referral clinics where appropriate and provide prompt updates and discharge summaries to referring veterinarians

• Referring cases back to respective referral clinics where appropriate

• Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining a calm and professional demeanour under pressure

• Ensure adherence to veterinary ethical standards and the practice’s medical guidelines

• Participate in continuing education to stay current on the latest veterinary advancements and emergency care techniques

• When necessary, provide guidance and training to other ECC te

Requirements:Minimum 2 years’ experience

Excellent communication

SkillsCertificate holder in ECC would be an asset

Endoscopy/gastroscopy skills are advantageous

Veterinary degree must be recognised by the AVA in

Singapore Some of the job perks include:

Medical and dental coverage

CPD allowance On-the-job training/CPD lectures