Quail Corners Animal Hospital in Raleigh NC is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team!

Do you have the desire to join a dynamic team in a 24 hour emergency hospital that has been deeply rooted in the community for 50 years!? Are you seeking a unique leadership opportunity? If so, Quail Corners Animal Hospital wants to hear from you!

We are well-established, full-service, primary care and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for cats and dogs.  The Quail Corners Animal Hospital team delivers an exceptional experience, whether for a wellness exam or an emergency procedure.  With a strong focus on client education and the best use of technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, the team at Quail Corners provides consistent, thorough, and most of all, compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.

Hospital Facts

• 10 full time general practice and emergency veterinarians
• Fully equipped surgical suite, with the option for minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy)
• Basic & advanced dentistry equipment including digital dental radiology
• Digital radiology, ultrasound, and electrocardiography
• Idexx in-house laboratory equipment as well as an abundance of reference labs available
• Advanced pain management including Therapeutic Laser Therapy
• Alternative therapies, including acupuncture and dietary counseling
• Strong local partnerships; Quail Corners serves as a 24 hour reference hospital for the surrounding veterinary community.

For more information about Quail Corners Animal Hospital, please visit our website at

http://www.quailcornersanimalhospital.com/

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains a current license of veterinary medicine and documentation of required hours of continuing education credits per calendar year.
• Oversees surgical and medical cases of patients, insuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates and client communication and education.
• Properly assesses patient needs and presents an accurate estimate of care costs to the client in advance of treatment.
• Maintains accurate and complete electronic medical records.
• Provides follow up on patient care, condition and communicates regularly with the client, keeping them appraised on the care needs of the patient.
• Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor as appropriate.
• Maintains and improves quality of medical and surgical procedures.
• Answers client questions and complaints regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Follows the Board of Veterinary Medicine requirements for the inventory of all controlled drugs.
• Is accountable regarding laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of veterinary medicine and veterinary facilities.
• Is in good standing with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.         

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent, with 3 or more years' experience
2. Strong communication skills: written, verbal and listening
3. Strong interpersonal skills
4. Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine
5. Good working knowledge of business practice and accounting
6. Functional computer skills; workable typing ability
7. Able to think rationally and logically; able to make quick, decisive decisions
8. Able to give, receive and follow directions
9. Able to provide training and support to colleagues and support team members
10. Able to be empathic and compassionate 

About the Area

Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina, and the second largest in the state, with almost 500K people calling it home. The Raleigh area is famous for its universities, including North Carolina State University, and is part of the well-known Research Triangle (named for the number of technology and scholarly institutions around Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham).  Quail Corners is in the center of it all, just 15 minutes from Downtown Raleigh, and 20 miles from the heart of the Research Triangle, and a few hours to either the mountains or the beach.  Between its family-friendly atmosphere, great quality of life and welcoming Southern community, it’s no wonder people are moving to Raleigh, NC. The region has even been named the best place to live in North Carolina— and the best big city in the Southeast. 

Quail Corners Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer