Careers at the VESC
The Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center is always in search of highly qualified individuals to join our team. We review applications and resumes on a continual basis. Please take a few moments to review more about each position below to see if the VESC is a great fit for you. If you are interested in becoming a part of our team please forward a copy of your resume and two letters of recommendations via fax, email or hand delivery to the appropriate individuals listed below.
Assistants
Veterinary assistants at the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty provide support to our doctors and licensed technicians. They will undergo one-on-one and group training by our licensed technicians, doctors and leadership team to ensure that they are adequately prepared to work their assigned shifts. Our assistants have many responsibilities and are essential for helping our hospital run smoothly. We offer part and full time positions with various different schedules. Assistants may work with our 24 hour emergency team or with one of our specialty services.
Assistant skills, knowledge and abilities:
• Graduate of high school
• Experience preferred but we will train the right person.
• Available to work both locations and all shifts including overnight and holidays
• Able to lift objects and pets at least 40lbs
• Able to read, comprehend and pass the required training skill tests
• Others as the position require
If you are interested in an assistant position please forward a copy of your resume' to
Sara A. 804-353-9271 fax or Sara.Adcock@animal-emergency.com
Client Service Representative
Our client service representatives must possess exceptional client interaction skills in the areas of phone service, one-on-one communication and dealing with multiple clients' needs in person, through phone and email service. The CSR is in constant communication with the client, our hospital staff and the client's primary care veterinarian to ensure a positive visit for the client. The selected representative will undergo a minimum of six weeks on the floor training and continual educational trainings throughout their employment.
CSR skills, knowledge and abilities:
• Graduate of high school. Some college preferred but not required
• Ability to type at least 25 wpm
• Basic knowledge using PC and Mac computers to include their various software
• Ability to remain calm under high stress conditions
• Able to read, comprehend and pass the required training skill tests
• Others as the position require
If you are interested in CSR position please forward your resume' and two letters of recommendations to
Dianne P. 804-353-9271 fax or Dianne.Perry-Smith@animal-emergency.com
Doctors
Doctors at the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center have close collaboration amongst the center's specialists and the emergency services which provide the opportunity for rapid patient assessment and appropriate interventions combined with twenty-four hour patient monitoring. Specialty services available at the VESC include internal medicine, oncology, surgery, radiology, cardiology, ophthalmology and dermatology. The center's emergency service is directed by a board certified specialist in emergency and critical care and operates out of two hospital locations to better serve our referral base and clients. Our doctors work closely with the center's team of dedicated and talented licensed veterinary technicians, assistants and CSRs in a stimulating and challenging hospital environment.
Doctor skills, knowledge and abilities:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Current Licensure from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the Commonwealth of Virginia, Board of Pharmacy.
• Current Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
• Participation in continuing education programs with at least fifteen- (15) contact hours annually in the clinical and/or administrative aspects of veterinary medicine.
• Membership in professional society.
• Others to be discussed during the interview process
If you are interested in a DVM position in our hospital please forward all inquiries to
Dr. Nate Lippo 804-353-9271 fax or Nathan.Lippo@animal-emergency.com
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Licensed technicians at the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center are an integral part of providing the best care possible for our patients and clients. They are a skilled, dependable, educated, and highly motivated group of individuals. Our veterinary technicians work closely with our emergency veterinarians and board certified specialists in a collegial, respectful work environment. There are also positions for our specialty departments for individuals with special interest, qualifications, or experience in specialty medicine. VESC looks for skilled, licensed technicians with experience working at a general practice or emergency veterinary facility. Consideration may be given to applicants currently attending an LVT education program.
LVTs skills, knowledge and abilities:
• Graduate of an AVMA accredited school; current licensure from the Virginia, Board of Vet Med
• Participation in continuing education programs with at least ten (10) credit hours in approved lectures/forums
• Membership in a professional society
• The ability to lift objects or pets of at least 40lbs and to control large, anxious, or angry pets
• Able to read, comprehend and pass the required training skill tests
• Others as the position require
If you are interested in an LTV position please forward a copy of your resume' to
Emily C. 804-353-9271 fax or Emily.Cox@animal-emergency.com
Internships
Our program goal is to ready you for success in a progressive emergency and critical care practice, general practice, or residency programs. We are committed to developing critical and independent thinking, helping to refine client interaction, and introduce you to management of a veterinary facility. We encourage you to visit our facility to directly experience our hospital and all we have to offer. If you cannot visit, please contact one of the persons listed to learn more about how our program may be a good match for your career plans.
The focus of our program is in emergency and critical care, but our interns are not just ER grunts working the late night emergency shifts. You gain exposure working with all our in-house and ancillary services including internal medicine, radiology, critical care, surgery, cardiology, and ophthalmology.
Our interns are supported by staff at numerous levels of training and expertise. Our interns work hand-in-hand with our staff ER and critical care doctors. Our staff doctors have over 80 years combined clinical experience to assist you. You will work with experienced, licensed technicians and assistants in the ER and ICU. You daily work is combined with consultations and rotations with our multiple specialists. Didactic rounds are presented on a regular basis to round out your training. Our caseload will keep you challenged and provide a strong foundation for your veterinary career.
Primary application is made through the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program. Should you be interested in applying for our program, please forward your cover letter outlining your career goals and intention with our program, your curriculum vitae, the VIRMP Application form, your transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
Applicants must be eligible for licensure in Virginia and matched interns must obtain their license before July 1 of the starting year of their internship.
We evaluate each applicant based on their intentions, academic performance, past and current activities, and professional recommendations. Weight is given to enthusiastic, energetic individuals who enjoy working with clients and have performed well in an academic environment.
Our program starts mid-June with an orientation program that allows you a smooth transition into our hospital.
Upon acceptance to our program, we will send applicants information on Virginia licensure and housing options in the surrounding communities. Interns receive a salary and reimbursement for health insurance, liability insurance, and state licensing fees.
Externships
The Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center participates in externship programs with fourth year veterinary students from numerous colleges. Externships are scheduled by the student and involve two to four weeks of hands on experience. Students are encouraged to rotate through the various services such as emergency medicine, critical care, internal medicine, radiology, cardiology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. Students can opt to participate in emergency medicine only if their goal is to gain perspective on after hours care.
The purpose of the externships is to allow future veterinarians the opportunity to gain as much exposure as possible before entering clinical practice. Interested students must contact the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center and also obtain approval from their respective college of veterinary medicine.
Once the students arrive at the VESC they will be assigned an emergency medicine clinician to mentor them through their externship. Students are not graded but evaluations are sent to their academic adviser. The VESC limits participants in the externship to only one student at a time to allow the student as much in depth exposure as possible.
If you are interested in an intern or extern position in our hospital please forward all inquiries to Dr. Nate Lippo 804-353-9271 fax or Nathan.Lippo@animal-emergency.com
There are several other positions within the hospital that an interested applicant may apply for such as, Referral Coordinator, ER Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Maintenance, Supervisor or Manager. For these positions please forward a resume along with two letters of recommendations to our Human Resources Manager 804-353-9271 fax or Nathan.Tersteeg@animal-emergency.com
Where to Find Us:
VESC Carytown
3312 West Cary Street,
Richmond, VA 23221
(p) 804.353.9000 (f) 804.353.9271
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VESC Midlothian
2460 Colony Crossing Place
Midlothian, VA 23112
(p) 804-744-9800
(f) 804-744-4842
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