Veterinary Sonographer
| Company | Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER) |
|---|---|
| Location | Frisco, TX, USA, Allen, TX, USA, Flower Mound, TX, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Grand Prairie, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- >3 years veterinary ultrasound experience
- Credentials as a veterinary technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT), diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS), AND/OR equivalent experience (e.g., sonographer course certificates)
- Comfort mentoring others and giving/receiving feedback from colleagues
- The ability to adapt to changing environments
- A positive and friendly personality
Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at VEG hospitals across the DFW metroplex – Fort Worth, Dallas, Allen, Grand Prairie, Flower Mound, Frisco
- Maintain good relationships with and accept feedback from teleconsultation radiologists reading your studies (e.g., Antech, SonoPath, IDEXX, VetsChoice, etc.)
- Ensure all training content and activities are in alignment with VEG culture, mission, and vision, and represent accurate, up-to-date sonographic techniques
- Track doctor and nursing team skills with a VEG Ultrasound Certificate checklist
- Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation practices to modify and enhance VEG’s ultrasound training programs
- Regularly meet with the medical directors, VNDCs, and director of radiology education to discuss program development, training objectives, and additional needs
- Regularly meet with hospital manager and medical director to discuss implementation of new training protocols, training schedules, hospital training needs, and interpersonal concerns
- Coordinate weekly schedule with hospital manager and medical director to work on-the-floor shifts and dedicate time to training responsibilities
- May assist in developing ultrasound curriculum material, as needed, such as PowerPoints, videos, simulations, and assessments to be implemented across the doctor and nursing team training programs
- May have the opportunity to provide educational demonstrations for doctors and nurses at other VEGs including ultrasound topics such as abdominal, thoracic, cardiac, cervical, and musculoskeletal studies
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a training role
- Desire to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities (e.g., Fort Collins, CO, Las Vegas, NV, White Plains, NY etc.)
- Eagerness to continue to grow as a sonographer through developing personal skills and knowledge
- The ability to recognize and celebrate other VEGgies’ success when they see it
- Embraced The VEG Way and be excited to share your perspective and experience