Key Skills

Job Description

Are you a dedicated emergency veterinarian who is committed to providing the best possible care for animals and their owners? In this role, you will play a crucial part in delivering emergency care to our patients at our Animal Hospital in Barendrecht. What will you do? As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will be responsible for the triage, diagnosis and treatment of emergency patients. You will establish diagnoses and treatment plans and coordinate emergency cases in close collaboration with the emergency and hospitalisation team. In addition, you will work closely with specialists and colleagues from various disciplines to ensure the highest possible standard of care. You will also support and guide veterinary nurses and assistants, providing clear instructions where necessary. If you are a Veterinarian B, you will also supervise the emergency team and actively contribute to the development and optimisation of protocols, ensuring that the quality of emergency care continues to improve. Who are you? You hold a veterinary degree and have relevant experience in conducting consultations; You are flexible and willing to work various shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends (Animal Hospital Barendrecht is open 24/7); Experience in an emergency or intensive care environment is an advantage; You are available for at least 30 hours per week; You have strong communication skills and are able to coordinate emergency cases effectively. About IVC Evidensia Imagine the charm and close-knit team spirit of your local veterinary practice, combined with the strength and expertise of Europe's largest veterinary group. That's what working at IVC Evidensia is all about. At IVC Evidensia, every hospital is unique, with its own identity. We are a network of veterinary professionals working together towards a shared goal: healthy pets and happy owners. You benefit from access to the highest level of specialist care and a dedicated support team, allowing you to focus on what you do best: providing the very best veterinary care. What do we offer? A salary in pay scale 10 or 11 (Veterinary Collective Labour Agreement); A modern working environment with all the facilities you need as an Emergency and Hospitalisation Veterinarian; Travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometre; 25 days of annual leave based on a full-time employment contract, as well as a pension scheme; As a member of our team, you receive a 20% discount on services and products; Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, offering a wide range of continuing education and professional development opportunities. How to apply Interested or have any questions? Simply send us your CV and cover letter, or click the application button so that we can get in touch with you.

Core Responsibilities

Triage, diagnose, and treat emergency patients; establish treatment plans and coordinate cases with the emergency, hospitalisation, and specialist teams. Guide veterinary nurses and assistants, and, at Veterinarian B level, supervise the emergency team and help develop and improve care protocols.

Requirements

A veterinary degree and relevant consultation experience are required, along with strong communication and emergency case coordination skills. Candidates must be flexible to work evening, night, and weekend shifts and be available for at least 30 hours per week; emergency or intensive care experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Travel Allowance
• Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount
• Continuing Education
• Professional Development