What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
Are you looking for an amazing new Veterinarian opportunity in offering excellent mentorship in a beautiful, new facility with no on-call or after hour commitments? Angel Parkway Pet Hospital is the place for you!
About Our Hospital
Angel Parkway Pet Hospital is looking for new Veterinarian to join our team of reputable doctors and skilled technicians. Located in Lucas, Texas, about 40 minutes north of Dallas Fort-Worth, Angel Parkway Pet Hospital is a growing, newly built facility offering a one-stop shop for clients and their pets. Here you will find a variety of offered services such as boarding, grooming, and dentistry. We take pride in offering our clients and patients quality medicine and serving our community with the collaboration of multiple specialists in the area.
What We Offer
- 4.5 day work week.
- No after hours or on-call.
- Excellent collaboration with doctors and other specialists.
- Mentorship available for new graduates.
- Digital facility (completely paperless).
- Inhouse Cytology
- Access to a variety of great equipment such as in-house cytology, Antech lab, ultrasound, digital x-rays (including dental), etc.
Job Summary
In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.
Job Responsibilities
- Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
- Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
- Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
- Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
- Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Skills and Basic Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
- Manages time and tasks appropriately.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
