Veterinarian Locum

Locum Veterinarian The pay range for this role is $150 - $170/hour. The specific rate is 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 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 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 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. Perform other job duties as assigned. HIRING QUALIFICATIONS 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 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 a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems; unusually decisive in handling difficult problems and translates problems into practical solutions. Client service skills – consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous, and informative service; gains personal satisfaction from delivering great service. Intellectual ability – accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written, or diagram format; can provide directions. 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 most appropriate treatment. Mathematical ability – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to convert units of measurement. Computer skills – comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software (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; understands and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management. ATTITUDES Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield; exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. Cooperativeness – willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly shares relevant information with others. Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and is 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 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 often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job; this position requires special hours, including working weekends and evenings. 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, 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. Associates are 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. 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. Continuing Education Resources – access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, as well as access to the MVH Medical Library with 2000+ university‑equivalent journals, 600+ textbooks, and biomedical databases. Sick Time – accrues based on hours worked when working in a covered Sick Plan location. Professional Liability Insurance – coverage for all veterinarians working in Banfield hospitals. Exclusive Discounts – savings on a variety of products and services. 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. 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 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 in every Banfield location. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Inc.