Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - Sign on and/or relocation available

Job Description

• Promote health of pets by advising pet parents about sanitation measures, feeding, and general care.
• Cultivate positive relationships with customers and their pets through regular communication and excellent record-keeping.
• Perform surgical procedures on an as needed basis including, but not limited to, ovariohysterectomy, orchiectomy/castration, tumor/mass removal, and hernia repair and tooth extractions
• Provides necropsy services when needed
• Ensure that proper medication and treatment is administered by veterinary staff as directed
• Works cooperatively with the veterinary clinic manager and staff for the development and implementation of goals, policies and procedures related to the veterinary practices of the veterinary clinic
• Excellent surgical skills, including, but not limited to, spay/neuter, dentistry, soft-tissue.
• Ability to balance medical and financial priorities with the clients of the veterinary clinic.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good clinical judgment, provide supervisory support of technical staff and use diplomacy and tact in dealing with internal and external customers
• Educate clients on the importance of vaccinations, heartworm treatments, flea and tick treatments and other aspects of preventative care
• Familiarity with Avimark software a plus.
• Production and clinic growth will be a focus.
• Practice in accordance to state practice act and principles of veterinary medical ethics
• Leverage evidence-based medicine and continue pursuit of education to deliver quality patient care
• Devote yourself to the culture of preventive care and Optimum Wellness Plans
• Adopt and positively impact new veterinary standards and guidelines
• Deliver medical and surgical treatments with formulary approved pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment, in accordance with Banfield’s Medical Quality Standards
• Partner with clients as an advocate for the pet to plan follow-up visits, provide home-care instructions, and education to ensure the lifelong health of their pets
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield’s database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research
• Foster an effective veterinary support team by communicating medical standards, ethical practices, and your veterinary knowledge and experience
• Exemplify the Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom

Requirements:

• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.