We are looking for a Veterinarian to diagnose and treat our clients’ animals. Entrance Road Veterinary Clinic specializes in dogs, cats, and occasionally smaller animals. Your day-to-day as a veterinarian includes performing surgeries, treating wounds, spaying, and neutering animals and prescribing medicine. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet and giving them the same loving attention and care.
Located just outside Fort Polk in Leesville, LA, our animal hospital plays an important role in serving pets located in and around Vernon Parish.
We offer an attractive compensation & benefit package that includes:
Competitive Starting Base Salary + production
Attractive bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, & 401K match
Attractive PTO, a schedule that will provide a healthy work-life Balance – 4-days per week, and rotating Saturdays
CE, Paid Licensing, DEA, dues & fees
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.
We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. Would you like to join our team?
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
NVA General Practice is a leading veterinary community of over 1,200 independently managed hospitals united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Committed to serving the needs of pet owners in local communities around the world, NVA General Practice is driven by a mission to improve the comfort and well-being of pets through progressive and compassionate care.
Our network of hospitals creates an integrated community of medical expertise and collaboration, enabling continuous growth and learning for our animal care teams.
For more information, visit www.nva.com.