Associate Veterinarian

Country Critters Veterinary Clinic is a full service hospital located inside of select Rural King stores.  We are looking for a dedicated veterinarian who shares our passion of providing compassionate service and a high standard of quality care to animals and their families. Our ideal candidate is confident in medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.  We have an in-house diagnostic lab with Abaxis equipment, digital x-ray, and a spacious surgical suite.  No after hours emergencies.  We offer a rich benefit package that includes licensing dues, CE allowance, 4 paid work days for CE, association dues, liability insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, and medical insurance.

Job Title:       Associate Veterinarian                                                                         

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Veterinarian works to define and implement medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care.  They deliver medical, surgical and dental care to patients. The Associate Veterinarian plays a key role in building and maintaining client relationships as well as staff relationships. This is a leadership position with the important responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice can achieves its goals.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides compassionate care to patients
• Works with owners to set medical policies and procedures; performs all duties     in accordance with them
• Performs thorough physical examinations; diagnoses physical conditions and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client being sensitive to their emotional as well financial needs
• Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures with hospital standards of care
• Interprets the results of laboratory tests and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets them
• Prescribes medications in accordance with manufacturers label instructions and uses. Understands common side-effects and common drug interactions with other medications
• Provides compassionate care to patients
• Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education
• Works with the Corporate Manager on plans for developing and growing the business
• Is active in professional organizations and community activities.
• Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds and maintains morale; maintains core values and standards
• Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs
• Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centered environment
• Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff
• Works toward and attains productivity standards
• Promotes cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
• Promptly, accurately and legibly updates client records in support of the SOAP reporting method
• Understands and carries out treatment orders from other veterinarians; makes necessary changes in treatment plan when diagnostic results support the decision to do so
• Follows state and federal laws regarding the practice of veterinary medicine
• Ensures appropriate drug logs are kept for controlled substances and that they are stored and treated in compliance with state and federal laws
• Maintains an OSHA compliant work place
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

• D.V.M. licensed in the state of Florida
• D.E.A licensed in the state of Florida
• Experience as a D.V.M. is desirable
• Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for a quality practice; ability to work as a team member as well as a doctor
• Working knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Willingness to stay after hours or work extra hours when needed
• Interest in marketing and growth of the practice
• Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Ability to lift and carry animals up to 40 lbs (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs)
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time; frequently works in a bent position.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate