Veterinarian- Locum

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Relief (locum) Veterinarian The pay range for this role is $130-150 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. Summary Of Job Purpose And Function The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets. Essential Responsibilities And Tasks 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 and translates problems into practical solutions. Client service skills: consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Intellectual ability: accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. 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 current condition and long‑term health. Mathematical ability: adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides, and computes rates, ratios and percent; converts units of measurement. Computer skills: comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. Management ability: effectively enforces policies, achieves high productive output while maintaining high morale, and encourages efforts toward common goals. Utilizes a coaching and 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 and takes on additional responsibility when needed. Integrity: firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospital and exhibits honesty, discretion and sound judgment. Cooperativeness: willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly shares relevant information. 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 unpleasantness, and maintains composure and a friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. Special Working Conditions Ability to be confident around pets such as dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently. Noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form and solve problems involving several variables. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital. Requires ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and manipulate up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand‑eye coordination, finger‑hand‑arm dexterity, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. Specific vision 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 occasionally 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 required. License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment. Benefits Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well‑being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Commuter Benefits: improve convenience and cost‑effectiveness of your daily commute. Continuing Education Resources: access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, as well as the MVH Medical Library with university‑equivalent journals, textbooks and biomedical databases. Three free optimum wellness plans for pets to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care. Exclusive discounts: savings on products and services that make life more affordable and enjoyable. 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, veteran status or qualified disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every Banfield 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