Emergency Department Head

Lakefield Veterinary Group

$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree required
  • Minimum 3 years experience in emergency medicine, preferably in a specialty hospital
  • Strong clinical skills with a diverse emergency caseload
  • Demonstrated leadership ability or interest in leadership development
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care during scheduled shifts
  • Manage the schedule for the emergency doctor team
  • Oversee daily ER department operations with hospital leadership
  • Mentor and support emergency clinicians and staff
  • Participate in departmental meetings and hospital initiatives
  • Develop and implement ER protocols and quality standards
  • Foster a collaborative and professional work environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with no negative accrual
  • Significant welcome bonus
  • Flexible 3-day work schedule option
  • No non-compete agreement
  • Paid board study opportunity
  • Generous continuing education allowance
  • Full licensing coverage including AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas licensing
  • Employer-paid health insurance with annual HSA contribution
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
Full Job Description
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialty and Emergency (SLVS) is ready to welcome an experienced Emergency Doctor to join our premier multi-disciplinary hospital. This position also serves as the Emergency Department Head, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to combine clinical excellence with departmental leadership. Since 2007, SLVS has been a pillar of the South Texas veterinary community, providing high-level referral and emergency services within our 19,000-square-foot facility.

Our specialties include Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Critical Care, Oncology and Imaging. The fully equipped and staffed ER and ICU will help you to manage all your cases to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients during scheduled clinical shifts
  • Responsible for the Emergency doctor team schedule
  • Oversee daily operations of the ER department in collaboration with hospital leadership
  • Support, mentor and guide emergency clinicians and support staff
  • Participate in monthly Department Head meetings and contribute to hospital-wide initiatives
  • Assist in developing and implementing departmental protocols, workflows, and quality-of-care standards
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment


We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your lifestyle, your health, and your long-term career goals:
  • Financial & Work-Life Balance:
    • Competitive Salary with No Negative Accrual
    • Significant Welcome Bonus
    • Flexible Schedules: Option for a 3-day per week schedule
    • No non-compete agreement
  • Professional Development:
    • Paid Board Study opportunity
    • Generous CE allowance
    • Full Licensing Coverage: Paid AVMA/PLIT, DEA, and Texas State licensing
  • Health & Wellness:
    • Health Insurance with employer-paid annual HSA contribution
    • Dental and Vision insurance
    • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Future Planning:
    • 401(k) with employer match


Qualifications:
  • DVM degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in emergency medicine, ideally in a specialty hospital
  • Strong clinical skills and the ability to manage a diverse emergency caseload
  • Demonstrated leadership ability or interest in leadership development
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills


Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth.



Check us out at: slvetspecialists.com

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