Emergency Team Lead/Veterinarian - AniCura Plantijn & Randstad - Antwerp
Description
AniCura Plantijn & AniCura Randstad
Anicura Dierenkliniek Randstad is a top referral center in Borsbeek, providing a well-established veterinary internship program for over a decade. AniCura Dierenartsenpraktijk Plantijn is a growing emergency and referral center in Berchem, available 24/7.
Patients are referred to our clinic for advanced diagnostic imaging services, including ultrasound, radiography, endoscopy, and CT-scanning, as well as for surgery, minimally invasive procedures, cardiology, orthopaedics, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and oncology. We provide round-the-clock emergency care for cases ranging from minor emergencies to complex critical conditions. In addition, our clinic offers comprehensive hospitalization and intensive care facilities.
Our clinics are looking for a dedicated team leader with a vision for the future of emergency veterinary medicine. Are you passionate about teaching and emergency medicine? This may be the role for you!
Who are we looking for?
Dierenkliniek Randstad and AniCura Dierenartsenpraktijk Plantijn are seeking a veterinarian who can take ownership of several key focus areas and bring them together effectively:
European Veterinary Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care preferred – minimum of 2 years clinical emergency experience required
Emergency Clinic development to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Teaching, inspiring, and challenging emergency vets and nurses – direct oversite of vet intern's emergency skills development
Continued education and elevation of medical quality
Key responsibilities
This is a hybrid role with a partial split between two clinics. Your role will be a blend of teaching and clinical time, primarily including:
Acting as one of the main points of contact for emergency veterinary nurses, veterinarians, surgeons, and vet interns
Scheduled clinical time allowing for direct oversight and coaching for emergency teams
Regularly reviewing hospitalized and emergency patients together with the treating vet
Critical evaluation of veterinary intern skills and theoretical competencies
Maintaining a regular presence in the clinic during, including some weekends/night
Critical evaluation of veterinary intern skills and theoretical competencies
Periodically on-call to provide coaching and support to vets navigating complicated emergency cases
Refining existing emergency protocols, and developing new procedures as needed – working with hospital leadership to ensure that emergency protocols are translated into training programs and helping to facilitate these trainings
Periodically reviewing reports sent to referring veterinarians and maintaining strong relationships with the referring veterinary network
What do we offer?
The opportunity to contribute to the push for better emergency care for pets in Belgium, and to inspire the next generation of emergency vets. A varied and challenging role with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. You will be working as part of an enthusiastic and experienced team within a dynamic company that is continuously growing and evolving, offering an informal and open working environment. We provide attractive employment terms, including a competitive salary with opportunities for career and salary progression.
Interested in this challenge?
If this opportunity excites you, please use the button below to apply and start the conversation!
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Filipe de Sousa at filipe.desousa@anicura.be
We would love to hear from you!