AniCura Plantijn & AniCura Randstad
AniCura Dierenartsenpraktijk Plantijn is a growing emergency and referral center in Berchem, available 24/7. Anicura Dierenkliniek Randstad is a top referral center in Borsbeek, providing a well-established veterinary internship program for over a decade.
Patients are referred to our clinic for advanced diagnostic imaging services, including ultrasound, radiography, endoscopy, and CT scanning, as well as for surgery, minimally invasive procedures, cardiology, orthopaedics, dentistry, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and oncology. We provide round-the-clock emergency care for cases ranging from minor emergencies to complex critical conditions. In addition, our clinic offers comprehensive hospitalization and intensive care facilities.
Our clinics are looking for a dedicated team leader with a vision for the future of emergency veterinary medicine. Are you passionate about teaching and emergency medicine? This may be the role for you!
Who are we looking for?
AniCura Dierenartsenpraktijk Plantijn and Dierenkliniek Randstad are seeking a veterinarian who can take ownership of several key focus areas and bring them together effectively:
Day-to-day leadership of the Emergency Clinic, including developing guidelines to improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Continued education and elevation of medical quality
Teaching, inspiring, and challenging the next generation of emergency vets and nurses
European Veterinary Specialists in Emergency and Critical Care preferred – minimum of 2 years clinical emergency experience required
With two teams located in Antwerp, strong communication skills in both Dutch and English are required.
Key responsibilities
This is a hybrid role with a partial split between two clinics. Your role will be a blend of clinical time and teaching, primarily including:
Acting as one of the main points of contact for emergency veterinary nurses, veterinarians, surgeons, and vet interns.
Regularly reviewing hospitalized and emergency patients together with the treating vet
Organizing a quarterly face-to-face meeting for the entire emergency team, in partnership with the Clinic Manager
Maintaining a regular presence in the clinic during weekend and/or night shifts to ensure questions and concerns can be addressed promptly
Actively working as an Emergency Veterinarian
Periodically on-call to provide coaching and support to vets navigating complicated emergency cases
Partnering with other hospital leadership and Talent Acquisition Partner to participate in job interviews relevant to the emergency department
Refining existing emergency protocols, and developing new procedures as needed
Ensuring that emergency protocols are translated into training programs and helping to facilitate these trainings
Partnership with hospital leadership in reviewing patient safety reports and enacting needed protocol or procedural changes
Critical evaluation of veterinary intern skills and theoretical competencies
Reviewing reports sent to referring veterinarians and maintaining strong relationships with the referring veterinary network
What do we offer?
A responsible, varied, and challenging role with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. You will be working as part of an enthusiastic and experienced team within a dynamic company that is continuously growing and evolving, offering an informal and open working environment. We provide attractive employment terms, including a competitive salary with opportunities for career and salary progression.
Interested in this challenge?
If this opportunity excites you, please use the button below to apply and start the conversation!
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Misja de Groot at [email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
