Emergency Veterinarian

Imagine, 10 years from now, you are working with people you love? Why not start right now?

Discover Apex Vets, an independently-owned specialty hospital in Silver Spring! Apex was founded by veterinarians with ties to DC and Maryland (the “DMV”). We believe that teams with a strong foundation accomplish great things together. Care, Collaboration, Continuous Improvement (professionally and personally), and Collective Responsibility are core to who we are.
 

Apex has boarded specialists in Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care, along with our Emergency department. We have the space for expansion into Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and Radiology. We would love to find an Emergency Doctor who works well with others, thrives in a team atmosphere, and wants the opportunity to grow a hospital with a great group of people.

Some highlights:

• Flexible scheduling and an emphasis on work-life integration
• No non-competes
• A beautiful hospital location in suburban Maryland, just miles outside vibrant Washington, D.C.
• Competitive compensation with profit-sharing (when Apex does well, you benefit)
• 25% production bonus with $180k guaranteed base salary

A hospital designed with all staff in mind:

• Employee gym with Peloton
• Quiet room for relaxation, meditation, nursing mothers
• Great location with plenty of parking and access to a Metro station

Benefits:

• Premium health insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and continuing education
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• AVMA/license/DEA/liability insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Emergency medicine: 2 years (Preferred)
• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate desire to continue learning in veterinary care and participate in leading staff training when-needed
• Knowledge of medical equipment (e.g. X-ray machines) and anesthesia procedures
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
• Availability to take evening, overnight or weekend shifts in cases of emergency
• Patience, a sense of humor, and a love for animals
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Silver Spring, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)