Description
The Heron's Crossing Family is looking to add a gentle, compassionate and team oriented veterinarian to our staff.
Our ideal candidate will be traveling to the homes of families to bring them care as they guide their treasured pets in a peaceful passing. We are seeking someone to help support our client's growing needs. Enjoy the flexibility of fewer appointments each day.
This position is daily rate and production based.
We are committed to bringing the utmost compassion, respect and understanding to these families while they are in the throes of grief and help guide them through a peaceful at-home euthanasia experience.
We strongly respect the health and safety of our employees and the families we serve and believe in worktime boundaries
Requirements
Board Certified Veterinarian with a current DEA licence who will provide in-home hospice/palliative care and euthanasia services.
Own a smartphone capable of using mapping applications and the ability to use the phone in handsfree mode in the vehicle as well as the ability to perform virtual consultations through our telehealth options with the use of our communication system on your cell phone or compatible Ipad/Tablet/Computer/Laptop.
Independant technician skills-placing butterfly catheters, potential intra-organ injections, SQ injections, medication calculations. You are sent to family homes independently and will need to service the pet's with these skills on your own.
Must be able to independently lift 35#. Any additional weight we ask the families to help with carrying.
Record keeping for medical, drug and milage records. We do reimburse for mileage.
Valid driver's license and insured vehicle that is well-maintained and capable of storing a 2'x4' stretcher and body with air conditioning and capable of daily travel. Trunk space/sudan/flat bed truck is not appropriate for this job position.
Transportation of the pet to our partnered crematory Pet Meadows.
There are some cases when we service a family in our home like office in Decatur but expect 80-90% of independent travel.
Strong sense of compassion and empathy with pet end of life care decisions with our families
We provide client coordinating support staff who will be scheduling appointments with-in your scheduled hours
All medical supplies are provided as well as PPE, body bags, blankets, etc.
