Veterinarian - Locum

Job Summary

Hourly rates starting at $120-$140 per hour. Provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of pet diseases and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques and maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas.
• Collect patient history and keep comprehensive medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, diagnoses, treatment, hospital services, and other related information.
• Prescribe and administer preventative care and treat diseases and injuries of pets.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to the veterinary medical team and clients.
• Maintain controlled substance inventory log and comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians as per state guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• Multi‑tasking: manages multiple tasks simultaneously under distracting conditions.
• Communication skills: fluent English, strong written and verbal communication.
• Organizational ability: systematic approach, orderly, turns chaos into order.
• Surgical skills: performs all basic surgeries using standard instruments.
• Problem‑solving: identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex problems.
• Client service skills: provides attentive, courteous, and informative service.
• Intellectual ability: follows instructions accurately.
• Compassionate commitment: advocates for pet health and ethical treatment.
• Mathematical ability: handles arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Computer skills: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and specialized software.
• Management ability: enforces policies, maintains productivity, fosters teamwork.
• Initiative: proposes solutions and enhancements.
• Integrity: demonstrates honesty, discretion, and sound judgement.
• Cooperativeness: works well with others and shares information.
• Flexibility: adapts to changing situations.
• Independence: performs duties with minimal supervision.
• Stress resilience: remains positive, composed under stress.

Working Conditions

• Work may exceed 40 hours per week; requires weekends and evenings.
• Must be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Requires ambulatory skills to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Moderately high noise level.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, medications, and controlled substances.
• Minimal travel for vendor visits and associate education.

Experience, Education & Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent required. License in good standing with applicable state veterinary board. Drug Enforcement Agency license required. Proven basic surgical skills and use of standard instruments.

EEO Statement

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.