VetSpecialistes SA
Le Grand-Saconnex
Veterinarian in Charge of Hospitalisations
- 19 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Le Grand-Saconnex
Job summary
Join VetSpecialistes SA, a specialized veterinary clinic in Le Grand-Saconnex. Experience a dynamic work environment with a supportive team!
Tasks
- Oversee medical care of hospitalized patients during the day.
- Participate in morning rounds and adapt treatment plans.
- Communicate regularly with pet owners about their pets' progress.
Skills
- Veterinary degree with experience in emergencies or critical care.
- Strong communication skills with owners and teams.
- Ability to manage complex or critical patients.
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About the job
Day service - 100% - 45 h/week
VetSpecialistes SA is a specialised veterinary clinic located in Le Grand-Saconnex, dedicated to managing referred and complex cases, with an additional general medicine activity. The clinic brings together several specialised disciplines, an emergency/hospitalisation service, an advanced technical platform and a multidisciplinary medical team.
We are looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our day service, within the emergency, hospitalisation and intensive care department.
The position mainly involves ensuring the medical follow-up of hospitalised patients during the day, in coordination with the night team, specialists and veterinary nursing assistants. The usual workload varies between 5 and 12 hospitalised patients, supported by a dedicated nursing team.
Main duties
- Participate in the morning clinical round with the night team.
- Take over hospitalised patients and cases admitted during the night.
- Perform clinical examinations of patients and adapt treatment plans.
- Prescribe and coordinate care with veterinary nursing assistants.
- Ensure follow-up of additional examinations and clinical progress of patients.
- Write medical notes and keep records up to date.
- Communicate regularly with owners about progress, prognosis and costs.
- Prepare estimates, consents and necessary documents.
- Organise end-of-day handovers for the night team.
- Support the emergency service in case of high activity.
Profile sought
- Recognised veterinary degree.
- Experience in emergencies, hospitalisation or intensive care.
- Internship desired or equivalent experience appreciated.
- Ability to manage complex or critical patients.
- Medical rigour, sense of priorities and good organisation.
- Good communication skills with owners and teams.
- Team spirit and ability to work in a specialised environment.
Environment
You will join a multidisciplinary, young and dynamic team, supported by specialists in several disciplines. The position offers a varied activity, structured around the follow-up of hospitalised patients, continuity of care and daytime emergency medicine.
Conditions
- Position at 80-100%
- 45 hours per week
- Day service
- Location: VetSpecialistes SA, Le Grand-Saconnex
- Start date: to be agreed
