Veterinarian - Locum

Pay Range $150 - $170 per hour. The pay range reflects a general hiring range for the area; the specific rate is determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities and education, and may vary depending on location. Job Purpose and Function The primary purpose of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, and to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of pets. Essential Responsibilities Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs. Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records. Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets. Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client. Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log. Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians. Other job duties as assigned. Hiring Qualifications Capabilities and Experience (can do) Ability to multi-task - manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration. Communication skills - reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills. Organizational ability - demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments, is very orderly and excels at turning chaos into order. Surgical skills - proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment. Problem solving skills - demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions. Client service skills - consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains personal satisfaction from delivering great service. Intellectual ability - accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions. Compassionate commitment to pet care - ensures hospital teams confidently present pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the pet, gaining the client’s agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the pet’s condition and long‑term health. Mathematical ability - add, subtract, multiply and divide, compute rates, ratios and percent; convert units of measurement. Computer skills - comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.). Management ability - effectively enforces policies, achieves high productive output while maintaining high morale, encourages efforts toward common goals, understands and utilizes a coaching / counseling philosophy for performance management. Attitudes (will do) Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps to find solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done. Integrity - firmly adheres to values and ethics. Cooperativeness - willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly shares relevant information with others. Flexibility - open to changing situations and opportunities and willing to perform all tasks assigned. Independence - able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision. Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - maintains a positive outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. Special Working Conditions Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.). Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently. Noise level is moderately high. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while at hospital. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, finger‑hand‑arm dexterity and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and may occasionally be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances. Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education. Experience, Education and/or Training Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board. License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment. Benefits Commuter Benefits: Cost‑effective commuting solutions. Continuing Education Resources: Access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings, and the MVH Medical Library. Sick Time: Accrues based on hours worked in a covered Sick Plan location. Professional Liability Insurance: Coverage for all veterinarians working in Banfield hospitals. Exclusive Discounts: Savings on a wide variety of products and services. Equal Opportunity Statement We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our purpose: A better world for pets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marsveterinary