Associate Veterinarian Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Associate Veterinarian to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate positive relationships with customers and their animals through regular communication and excellent record-keeping;
- Educate clients on the importance of vaccinations, heartworm treatments, flea and tick treatments and other aspects of preventive care;
- Examine and treat animals on a first-come, first serve basis as well as by appointment;
- Prioritize traumatic injuries and serious illnesses to ensure that all animals receive time-sensitive care;
- Perform surgeries;
- Additional supplemental insurance available through AFLAC;
- Mentoring from veterinarians with decades of experience and expertise in diverse areas;
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics;
- Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service;
- Builds rapport with clients by gathering information, listening, and empathizing with their concerns;
- Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols;
- No emergency/on call requirement;
- Opportunity to be engaged in the business side of veterinary medicine if interested;
- Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public;
- Excellent 1 st year starting salary: Guaranteed base with production-based commissions.
Requirements:
- KY State License (or ability to obtain);
- Working knowledge of digital radiography;
- Friendly and helpful personality;
- Effective communicator;
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university;
- Works Saturdays;
- Compassionate;
- Manages time and tasks appropriately;
- D.V.M. licensed in current state;
- Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients;
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university;
- Interest in marketing and growth of the practice;
- Willingness to work emergencies or extra hours when essential;
- Willingness to perform management responsibilities;
- Working knowledge of and interest in the business aspect of a veterinary practice.