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Emergency and Hospitalization Veterinarian

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 9 Nov)

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The Vet Office

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Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 a year
About €2,200 - €2,470 a month after tax.
Hours: Rotating shifts
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
Spanish: Expected (ad in Spanish)
Experience: 2+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

The center is especially committed to practical and continuous training, with approximately one week per month dedicated to training.

Emergency and hospitalization.
Diagnostic imaging: ultrasound, radiology, and CT.
Surgery and anesthesia.

Training is carried out alongside specialized senior veterinarians, with the additional possibility of undertaking company-funded postgraduate studies with Grupo Improve.

Immediate start.

If you are interested in this offer, do not hesitate to apply at talent@thevetoffice.com with the subject: Urg-Hosp Madrid

The role

A 24-hour reference veterinary center, specializing mainly in emergencies and receiving referral cases, is hiring an Emergency and Hospitalization Veterinarian with at least 2 years of experience.

The center features a high caseload, specialized diagnostic imaging services, 2 fully equipped operating rooms, 4 hospitalization rooms, and specialty consultation rooms, forming part of a team of 44 professionals.

What you'll do

Autonomous management of emergency consultations.
Management of hospitalized patients and ICU.
Clinical decision-making ability.
Good rapport with patients, owners, and referring centers.
Experience in diagnostic imaging will be valued.
Night shifts are always carried out accompanied by another professional from the team.

How you'll work

Salary: €35,000 - €40,000 gross per year.
Night shifts, overtime, and holidays are paid additionally.
Shifts with 1 hour of overlap to guarantee continuity and patient follow-up.
One month of initial training accompanied by another professional from the team.
Stable contract
Immediate start.

4-week rotating shifts:

Week 1: M-T-W off / Th-F from 08:00 to 16:00 / Sat from 15:00 to 03:00 / Sun off.
Week 2: M-T-W from 21:00 to 09:00 / Th-F-Sat-Sun off.
Week 3: M-T-W-Th off / F-Sat-Sun from 21:00 to 09:00.
Week 4: Mon off / T-W-Th from 15:00 to 23:00 / F-Sat-Sun off.

Night shifts include accompaniment by another professional from the team. The schedule includes one hour of overlap between shifts to guarantee continuity of care.

About The Vet Office

The Vet Office is a specialized veterinary recruitment agency operating across Spain, connecting veterinary professionals with clinics and hospitals nationwide. The company focuses exclusively on the veterinary sector, placing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff in roles ranging from emergency and internal medicine to imaging, surgery, and exotic animal care. Their platform serves as a dedicated bridge between veterinary talent and Spanish animal health employers, with a strong emphasis on the Spanish market.

The Vet Office has built a reputation as the go-to recruitment partner for veterinary professionals in Spain, with a presence across the country from Barcelona and Madrid to Valencia, Seville, and Bilbao. For international professionals, the company offers a direct entry point into the Spanish veterinary job market, with roles that frequently require Spanish language skills and often include relocation support, such as accommodation assistance in cities like Melilla. Their roles span from clinical positions to remote consultancy work, making them a relevant option for vets looking to practice in Spain.