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 leading veterinary clinic in Le Grand-Saconnex. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a dedicated team.
Tasks
- Oversee daytime care for hospitalized patients and collaborate with night team.
- Conduct clinical examinations and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Communicate with pet owners regarding patient progress and costs.
Skills
- Must hold a recognized veterinary diploma with emergency experience.
- Strong communication skills with pet owners and team members.
- Ability to manage complex or critical patients effectively.
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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 the management of 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 consists of ensuring the medical follow-up of hospitalised patients during the day, in coordination with the night team, specialists and veterinary nurse assistants. The usual workload varies between 5 and 12 hospitalised patients, supported by a dedicated care 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 nurse 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
