Associate Veterinarian

JAS Recruitment; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic is seeking a full-time veterinarian to provide medical care for animals, diagnose and treat illnesses, and consult with clients. Candidates must have a DVM and an active state veterinary license. The role requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays, along with various medical and surgical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License must be in good standing.
• Flexible work schedule with weekend and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Examine pets to determine nature of disease or injury.
• Treat animals surgically or medically.
• Prevent diseases by testing and providing inoculations.
• Advise animal owners about care and sanitation measures.
• Document actions by completing necessary records.
• Participate in educational opportunities to enhance knowledge.
• Accept ownership of new requests to enhance clinic reputation.

Skills

Knowledge of Animal Behavior

Basic Safety

Documentation Skills

Customer Service

Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Use of Medical Technologies

Job Knowledge

Judgment

Integrity

Verbal Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

We are looking for a full-time veterinarian to join our team to provide medical care for animals, diagnose and treat illnesses, consult with clients about their pets’ health, maintain patient records, and perform surgeries and related procedures as needed. The ideal candidate will have a DVM and an active license to practice in the state.

Scope:

• Determines nature of disease or injury by examining pets; examining small animals.
• Restores health by treating animals surgically or medically.
• Prevents rabies, brucellosis, and other disorders by testing animals; providing inoculations.
• Promotes health of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding, and general care.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and animal records; reporting diseases to public health officials.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances veterinary clinic reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Knowledge of Animal Behavior, Basic Safety, Documentation Skills, Customer Service, Performing Diagnostic Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Job Knowledge, Judgment, Integrity, Verbal Communication

Requirements:

• Educational Background: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution is required.
• State Veterinary Board License must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Flexible work schedule, with availability to work some weekends and holidays

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider