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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$109,188 / year median in Montana
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical services include:
Wellness examinations and preventative medicine Internal medicine Emergency and critical care Advanced soft tissue surgery Orthopedic surgery Fracture repair Advanced joint and ligament surgery Dentistry and advanced dental procedures Diagnostic imaging Dermatology and allergy management Oncology and cancer care Pain management Physical rehabilitation Laser therapy Reproductive medicine Nutrition and weight management Fear Free veterinary visits One of the major advantages of this position is the hospital's advanced surgical caseload. The experienced surgical team manages cases that would commonly require referral elsewhere, providing an excellent environment for a veterinarian interested in developing their surgical knowledge. Procedures performed include advanced fracture repair, TPLO and TTA procedures, arthroscopy, joint fusion, external and internal fixation, minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, pelvic fracture repair, spinal surgery, bone grafting, ligament repair and other complex orthopedic procedures. The senior surgical veterinarians bring extensive combined clinical experience and provide an excellent knowledge base for doctors interested in expanding their capabilities. Diagnostics & Equipment The hospital has invested heavily in diagnostic, surgical and patient-monitoring technology, giving veterinarians access to an excellent clinical environment.Facilities and equipment include:
Modern dedicated surgical facilities Digital radiography Digital dental radiography In-house ultrasound Comprehensive in-house laboratory Advanced anesthesia and cardiovascular monitoring Endoscopy capabilities Access to MRI Access to CT imaging Access to Doppler echocardiography Physical rehabilitation facilities Therapeutic laser equipment The comprehensive in-house laboratory allows the team to obtain rapid results for emergency and critically ill patients, with capabilities including CBCs, chemistry panels, clotting times, blood typing, urinalysis, cytology, fungal cultures, skin scrapings and fecal testing. For more complex cases, the team can also coordinate advanced MRI and CT imaging, providing clinicians with access to a much broader diagnostic toolkit than is typically available within general practice. Emergency & Critical Care The hospital also provides 24/7/365 emergency veterinary care, giving veterinarians exposure to a diverse range of urgent and complex presentations. Emergency cases can include trauma, seizures, acute gastrointestinal disease, urinary emergencies, toxicities, heat-related illness, wounds and other potentially life-threatening conditions. The combination of advanced diagnostics, surgical capability and experienced technical support allows many cases to be managed within the hospital rather than immediately referred elsewhere. For a veterinarian who enjoys variety, this creates an opportunity to combine general practice medicine with urgent care, surgery and more challenging medical cases. Rehabilitation & Recovery Another distinctive aspect of the hospital is its physical rehabilitation service. A dedicated rehabilitation team works alongside the veterinarians to support patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, injuries and chronic mobility conditions. Rehabilitation and laser therapy can be incorporated into treatment plans, allowing clinicians to follow patients from initial diagnosis and surgery through recovery and longer-term management. The Opportunity This position would particularly suit a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine and wants the resources to investigate cases thoroughly. You'll benefit from: An experienced multi-doctor environment A substantial veterinary support team Exposure to advanced surgical cases Opportunities to develop orthopedic and surgical knowledge A varied medical and emergency caseload Extensive in-house diagnostics Advanced imaging capabilities Dedicated rehabilitation support The ability to work up complex cases beyond routine GP medicine An established hospital with more than 40 years of history in the community Whether your interests lie in general practice, surgery, emergency medicine, diagnostics or rehabilitation, the breadth of the hospital's caseload provides plenty of scope to develop your clinical career. Life in Billings, Montana Billings offers an appealing combination of city amenities and access to the outdoors. As Montana's largest city, it serves as an important regional center for healthcare, retail, finance and culture, while still providing the open spaces and scenery for which Montana is famous. Outdoor enthusiasts have more than 50 miles of trails to explore in and around the city, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, paddling and horseback riding. The Yellowstone River runs alongside the city, while the dramatic sandstone Rimrocks provide some of the area's most recognizable scenery. Downtown Billings offers restaurants, breweries, shopping, museums, arts and entertainment, while the surrounding region puts some spectacular Western landscapes within reach. The Beartooth Mountains, Bighorn Canyon and Yellowstone region provide countless options for weekends away. J892897 #IND-VETS-US-NC
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