Veterinarian - Locum

Locum Veterinarian Pay range: $120 - $140 per hour. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location. To apply, current associates should log into Workday and search for a Locum Veterinarian position. Summary of Job Purpose and Function The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets. Essential Responsibilities Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by using 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. Communicate the diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client effectively. 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. Perform other job duties as assigned. Hiring Qualifications Capabilities and Experience (can do) Ability to multi‑task: manages multiple tasks simultaneously, quickly and accurately shifting attention among tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or 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 cutting through confusion and 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 strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems decisively, translating problems into practical solutions. Client service skills: consistently ensures the team provides clients with attentive, courteous, and informative service; derives personal satisfaction from delivering great service. Intellectual ability: accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in oral, written, or diagram format; can provide directions. Compassionate commitment to pet care: presents pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the pet, gaining the client’s agreement to proceed with the most appropriate treatment for the pet’s current condition and long‑term health; acts as an advocate for the pet. Mathematical ability: can add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and convert units of measurement. Computer skills: comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. Management ability: effectively enforces policies, achieves high productive output while maintaining morale, encourages efforts toward common goals, and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management. Attitudes (will do) Initiative: shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures; takes on additional responsibility when needed. Integrity: firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pets; exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. Cooperativeness: willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising as 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 "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations, and maintains composure and a 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; requires special hours including weekends and evenings. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently. Noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and solve problems involving several variables. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while at hospital. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand–eye coordination, finger–hand–arm dexterity to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Specific vision abilities required: 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 on occasion to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. Minimal travel may be required 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: convenient and cost‑effective commuting options. Continuing Education Resources: access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA; plus access to the MVH Medical Library with 2000+ university‑equivalent journals, 600+ textbooks, and biomedical databases. Sick Time: accrue sick time based on hours worked if in a covered Sick Plan location. Professional Liability Insurance: coverage for all veterinarians working in Banfield hospitals. Exclusive Discounts: savings on products and services for you, your family, and your pets. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 at every location. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our purpose: A better world for pets. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banfield Pet Hospital