Posted: 05-Dec-24
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
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Commonwealth Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in the vibrant, eclectic, and fast-growing Plaza Midwood area near the center city in Charlotte, NC. The professional and courteous staff at Commonwealth Animal Hospital seeks to provide the highest quality medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly valued patients. We also offer high quality holistic treatment options such as chiropractic, therapeutic laser, and Accredited Chinese herbal medicine. Our surgery suite is equipped with electrocautery, endoscopy, digital x-ray, and digital dental x-ray as well as up to date dental surgical equipment allowing our doctors to adjust surgical needs on a case-by-case basis. We also have GE Ultrasonography. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational information for our clients. Commonwealth Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Description
- Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
- Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings.
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
- Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina
- Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
- The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
- Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
- Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
- Proficiency in surgery is a plus