Veterinarian-Thaw Animal Clinic-Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary

The Veterinarian provides high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to animal patients while delivering exceptional client service. This role supports the hospital’s mission by promoting animal health, strengthening the human–animal bond, and contributing to a collaborative and compassionate team environment. At Thaw Animal Hospital all of the revenue made is used to save animals at the shelter as we are one organization. 

Key Responsibilities

Medical Care

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions and injuries
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and therapies
• Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures (spay/neuter, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, etc.)
• Interpret diagnostic tests (bloodwork, cytology, radiographs, etc.)
• Provide emergency care as needed

Preventive Medicine

• Administer vaccinations and      parasite prevention
• Educate clients on wellness,      nutrition, behavior, and preventative care
• Promote heartworm prevention and      routine wellness screening

Client Communication

• Communicate diagnoses, treatment      options, and prognoses clearly and compassionately
• Obtain informed consent for      procedures
• Provide follow-up care      instructions
• Handle sensitive conversations,      including quality-of-life discussions and euthanasia

Record Keeping & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely      medical records
• Follow hospital SOPs and medical      standards
• Ensure compliance with state      veterinary practice regulations
• Adhere to DEA and controlled      substance protocols

Team Collaboration

• Supervise and support veterinary      technicians and assistants
• Provide medical leadership and      mentorship
• Participate in staff meetings and      training
• Foster a positive, respectful      workplace culture

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine      (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution
• Active veterinary license in the      state of employment
• DEA license (or ability to      obtain)
• Strong diagnostic and surgical      skills
• Excellent communication and      interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuing      education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume      practice or shelter medicine (if applicable)
• Interest in dentistry, surgery,      behavior, or another specialty area
• Fear-Free or Low-Stress Handling      certification (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and restrain      animals up to 50+ pounds with assistance
• Prolonged periods of standing and      performing surgery
• Ability to work in a fast-paced      environment