Veterinarian |Elmwood Park, NJ

Overview:

, a CareVet partner, is seeking a dynamic Veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team in Elmwood Park, NJ! This position offers full-time benefits for part-time hours, meaning you can manage your schedule knowing CareVet has you covered.  

 

About the Position  

This is the perfect opportunity for a Veterinarian to be part of a team working in a family-like atmosphere. Ideally, this candidate will have surgical skills and a desire to make a difference in a community whose mission is to consistently provide authentic care by compassionately serving as a unified team in harmony with our clients.  

About the Hospital

We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities. Meisels Animal Hospital, a long-standing pillar of the Elmwood Park community, is a fully renovated, 4,000 square foot facility located a short drive from NYC! The veterinarians and staff at Meisels Animal Hospital have provided the best quality care to patients in the Elmwood Park area since its founding in 1946.

Currently a two-veterinarian practice with a highly skilled and stable staff, Meisels has an immediate need for an additional veterinarian, due to the planned retirement of our current Medical Director in late 2022. At Meisels Animal Hospital, it’s not just about providing excellent veterinary care; it’s about giving back to the community that has given so much to us! Meisels Animal Hospital offers a unique blend of state-of-the-art equipment and services, but with a “home-like” feel that is appreciated by clients and staff alike. Our staff works amazingly well together, and we enjoy each other's company while at work. Veterinary medicine is stressful, and we take our jobs seriously, but we try to have fun every day. Sense of humor, a patient-centered approach and excellent interpersonal skills are required.  

 

Part-Time Work, Full-Time Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation and generous signing bonus with no non- compet e  

• Financial coverage for health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance  

• Financial planning including 401k with match and student loan support

• Veterinarian-focused culture promoting work/life balance and paid time off  

• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities, including coverage for dues and licensing  

• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker  

Pay Range: $120,000-$150,000 base annually. Exact salary will dependent on the position, location, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply  

To learn more about this position, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at View phone number on careers.carevethealth.com, or by email at View email address on careers.carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.  

About the Network  

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community. Learn more about CareVet at carevethealth.com .  

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