Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – Anesthesia Focused (DVM)
Join us at Sage Veterinary Imaging where our mission is to improve the lives of pets by getting ANSWERS with advanced human-quality imaging technology.
We elevate patient care through timely imaging that guides medical decision-making. As an innovative outpatient diagnostic imaging group based in Round Rock, Texas, we deliver definitive answers for pets, their owners, and our referring veterinarians. By leveraging advanced human-quality imaging technologies like 3T MRI, 128 slice CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, coupled with our cutting-edge digital cytology lab, we ensure optimal diagnostic accuracy, which allows our referring veterinarians to plan the most effective treatments. Our ACVR-accredited clinics are teaching institutions that train veterinary interns and residents to become radiologists, and the technical staff is a critical part of that process.
Key Results
An Associate Veterinarian at Sage Veterinary Imaging is an anesthesia-focused position. The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for physical evaluations and assessments of patients throughout the imaging process. They will uphold patient safety, recommend and interpret clinical data and bloodwork, provide sedation and anesthesia for imaging patients, and execute medical strategy and operating procedures for our Spring, Texas clinic serving the broad Houston metropolitan area. The Associate Veterinarian will work with the board-certified radiologists, directing each imaging study in real-time. This person will also be relied on to communicate the imaging results from the radiologist to the client and referring DVM with empathy and effectiveness. An Associate Veterinarian should be comfortable administering and monitoring anesthesia care with excellent observation and monitoring skills. This position is engrained in the clinic's day-to-day operations and patient care, and it shares the company vision of providing human-quality imaging for animals and supporting our clients and referring partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care and Assessment
- Consistent application of anesthesia protocols for imaging procedures developed by a team of board-certified anesthesiologists
- Client and Internal Communication
- Case Management – Administration of Sedation and General Anesthesia
- Medical Responsibility and Oversight
- Drug Administration and Compliance
- Community Outreach
Potential Growth Opportunities
Sage Veterinary Imaging invests in championing high-quality staff experiences. We are open to incorporating additional learning and growth opportunities for the right candidate. This could include but is not limited to:
- Ultrasound Training & Wet Labs.
- Travel to other SVI Clinics.
- Unmatched training opportunities with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Leadership opportunities.
The Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is an experienced veterinarian who has run a general practice or has similar patient care experience in a fast-paced clinic/ER setting. They will understand both the flexibility of a startup environment yet will be familiar with following established protocols and SOPs. This person understands what it takes to run a clinic day-to-day and envisions being part of a larger company while working towards our mission. The ideal candidate has a "patient first" mentality, is confident, humble, practices with integrity, and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, eligible for a TX license.
- 5+ years (preferred) of experience with patient care in a fast-paced clinic or ER.
- Experience with receiving and referring cases to and from primary care and specialty care veterinarians.
- Ability to collaborate with the SVI team and specialists through a hybrid-staffing and communication model; i.e. Slack, Email, Google Meet.
- Excellent client communication skills sufficient to deliver imaging results in an effective and empathic manner.
- Interest and desire to learn research-grade, human-quality imaging technology.
- Inherent desire and proven experience in prioritizing and providing excellent patient care.
- Effective written and verbal communication with the ability to be professional and kind in stressful situations.
Job Details
Type
- Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule
- 8-hour shifts
- Daytime availability
- Saturday shifts
Work Location
- In person
Inquiries?
- Jaime Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR at
- Dustin Renken, DVM, MBA at