About VOSM

 

CAREERS

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We are always interested in hearing from people who have a love for animals, are energetic, passionate, driven, and don't take themselves too seriously. If you are interested in joining our team, please send a brief note along with a resume to info@vosm.com. 

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Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Internship

This program is directed towards either individuals who are interested in expanding their fundamental rehabilitation and sports medicine knowledge, or looking to pursue a residency in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (traditional or alternative tracks). As such, this program is designed to serve the successful applicant as a sub-residency, and enhance their qualifications and competitiveness for subsequent application to formal residency programs. This service places a strong emphasis on didactic training (surgical rounds, journal club, rehabilitation rounds) as well as support for clinical research. If not already certified in rehab, the intern will be enrolled in that course as part of their training.

VOSM was established in 2005 to provide the highest quality veterinary orthopedic surgery and rehabilitative care available. As the country's premiere orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation center, VOSM possesses an unmatched combination of specialized staff:

 -Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons

–Board Certified Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists

 - Board Certified Neurologist

 -Neurology/Spine Center

 -Center for Regenerative Medicine

 -Certified Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapists

 -Certified Canine Rehabilitation Technicians

-Veterinary Acupuncturist and Chiropractor

-Veterinary Sports Trainer

 -Specialists in Orthotics and Prosthetics

 -Certified Canine Massage Therapists

 -Adjunct Consultants including Advanced Imaging Radiologist, Human Physical Therapists, and Regenerative Medicine Specialists

 Our referral base spans the mid-Atlantic region and we routinely receive referrals from well outside our proximate area - sometimes outside the U.S. - including referrals from universities. In the Baltimore and Washington, DC metropolitan area, we have become the provider of choice for veterinarians looking for their own pets' treatments and frequently receive referrals from other boarded surgeons and specialists in the area. Our caseload also includes major emphasis on working dogs and canine athletes.

Our 16,000 square foot facility is equipped with stat-of-the-art veterinary orthopedic and rehabilitative equipment, including four operating rooms, dedicated arthroscopy suites, fluoroscopy and digital radiography. We have a full staff of certified canine rehabilitation therapists and we treat patients post operatively as well as neurologic patients, dogs suffering from osteoarthritis and congenital conditions, weight management cases and conditioning of working dogs and canine athletes from around the world. Modalities for treatment include an objective gait analysis system, resistance pool, two underwater treadmills, land treadmill, laser therapy, electrical stimulation and magnetic field therapy, therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis, and regenerative medicine lab.

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is a key component in our diagnostic methods and regenerative medicine treatment protocol. VOSM boasts one of the busiest caseloads in the country for MSK ultrasound and regenerative medicine and we have a full laboratory featuring the latest technology available in the veterinary industry. We are proud to have a high success rate for interns applying for residencies after their internship here at VOSM. In preparation for a residency program, VOSM requires the intern to participate in research projects. We support this endeavor by providing dedicated clinical time for research, writing and participation with clinical trials. The majority of interns in our program have published articles and even presented their studies on a national platform and have gone on to successful residencies.

 

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Client Services Representative 

To be a part of the team at VOSM is to be a part of an organization that puts our clients' and patients' needs above all else. We are always interested in expanding our team to those who share our dedication to ensuring an outstanding client experience. We never underestimate the impact one person can have on our clients and our practice and welcome the opportunity to add these people to our team! 

Primary Responsibilities/ Key Skill Areas:

• Hospitality and Customer Care 
• Telephone Communication - scheduling appointments, fielding general questions
• Client Communications - faxing/e-mailing information to clients and veterinarians
• Computer knowledge and Scheduling Management 
• Recordkeeping/Filing

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of general office practices and client communication experience
• Ability to perform clerical work accurately and efficiently
• Ability to multitask and answer a multi-phone line system as well as check patients in and out in a busy work environment 
• High school diploma
• Individuals that value the commitment of team work, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a positive/professional attitude

Required:

At least 2 years' recent experience in client communications/customer service/hospitality. 

This position welcomes both full-time and part-time applicants. Hours for this position range from 6:30am to close of business, Monday through Saturday. Availability to work Saturday shifts in rotation schedule is required. 

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Veterinary Technicians

Recovery

Recovery positions are responsible for monitoring post-operative patients, placing catheters and administering medications as well as general hospital duties - previous ICU or recovery ward experience is required. Overnight and weekend positions are available in the recovery ward.

 

Surgery

Surgery positions are responsible for conducting pre-operative patient assessments, administering anesthetics and assisting with intubation, maintaining appropriate levels of anesthesia during surgery, following up on patients after they have been anesthetized, calculating and administering various CRI's, providing basic maintenance of anesthesia machines, assistance in surgical pack preparation and patient prep, assisting as scrub nurse during orthopedic and neurologic procedures.

 

Qualifications required for surgical positions:

• Must be eligible for or a current State of Maryland RVT, a graduate from an AVMA accredited two or four year veterinary technology school OR currently enrolled in an equivalent program.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Advanced animal handling experience
• Experienced in surgical nursing and anesthesia
• Able to work successfully as part of a team and autonomously
• Ability to remain composed and focused in stressful and emergency situations
• Flexible about working additional hours when necessary
• Demonstrates advanced anesthesia skills 
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and act autonomously during an anesthetic crisis 
• Capable of assisting in crash medicine resuscitation
• Interest in pain management and experience with veterinary orthopedic and/or neurologic procedures strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills

 

Full-time and part-time positions available. Flexible day shift schedules.

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Rehabilitation Therapist (Full Time)

Qualifications required:

• Must be a DVM, PT, or Certified Veterinary Technician
• Must be willing to split time and travel between our MD and DC locations (24 miles apart)

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