Emergency Medicine Physician
Company: Optigy Group LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description Compensation: Base
Salary: $160,000 22% production bonus (total earnings ranging from
$200,000 - $300,000 annually) Continuing Education (CE): 100%
covered, including online and in-person courses, plus $3,500 for
CE-related travel expenses Shifts: Hours: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00
PM 7:00 AM Swing Shifts: Flexible options (e.g., 10:00 AM 10:00 PM,
2:00 PM 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM 4:00 AM) Shift Frequency: 156 shifts per
year (about 3 shifts per week, 12-13 per month) Team Size: 3-4
doctors per shift Locations: Greater Chicago Area (Schaumburg,
Buffalo Grove, Naperville, South Loop) Schaumburg: 6-8 new sites
opening in January 2025 Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3
leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing
Manager. Required Skills & Experience: Education: DVM, VMD, or
equivalent degree. Experience: 1 year of emergency or critical care
experience preferred, but not required. Exotic Animal Experience:
Preferred, but willingness to treat exotics is required. Computer
Skills: Proficiency in practice management, electronic medical
records (EMR), and collaboration software. Communication Skills:
Must be able to read, speak, and hear clearly to understand and
complete tasks. Must communicate professionally in person and over
the phone. Surgical Skills: Willingness to learn and perform minor
and major emergency surgeries. Availability: Ability to work
nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Consultations: Answer
medical questions over the phone. Triage & Treatment: See patients
immediately as part of the veterinary emergency triage process.
Diagnostics: Perform physical exams and necessary tests (e.g.,
ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies). Diagnosis & Treatment
Plans: Develop and communicate diagnostic and therapeutic plans to
clients. Estimates & Records: Prepare and present treatment
estimates and maintain accurate medical records. Surgical
Procedures: Perform minor and major emergency surgeries. Client
Education: Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures
as needed.
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