Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Springboro (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing gold standard veterinary care. With two beautiful clinic locations in Kettering and Springboro, this role offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values mentorship and professional growth. The practice is committed to fostering a positive culture, providing competitive salaries, and offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Maternity Leave

401k with employer match

Company Paid CE allowance

Wellness Programs

Signing Bonus Possible

Qualifications

• Active and Clear OH Veterinary License required.
• Proficient in basic surgeries and veterinary practices.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.
• Maintain excellent client communication and record keeping.
• Mentor team members in training programs.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Client Communication

Mentoring

Anesthesia Monitoring

Laboratory Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

Overview

Bigger Road Veterinary Center for Pet Health & Enrichment is Growing!

We are looking to add a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to our wonderful team!

All Experience Levels are welcome to apply!

Location:

5655 Bigger Rd. Kettering, OH 45440

AND

718 N Main St. Springboro, OH 45066

Kettering, OH is a suburb of Dayton in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio! Kettering boasts 21 beautiful parks throughout the city. The city offers many unique shops and restaurants to enjoy. Just minutes from Dayton, you can enjoy the amenities of the suburbs while still being close to big city culture!

Springboro, OH is named 2020’s 5th Best Place to Raise a Family in Ohio in a recent study from WalletHub.com. Springboro is a family-friendly town located between the Cincinnati and the Miami rivers. This charming small-town is also and residential trendsetter with cozy shops, bed & breakfasts, and cafes to enjoy! With its beautiful parks and highly ranked school system, Springboro is the total package!

At Bigger Road you will be a part of a growing team that focuses on gold standard medicine and continuous improvement. We have 2 fantastic locations: Kettering, OH and Springboro, OH. Our Clinics are both AAHA Accredited and Fear Free Certified! We offer a full array of services including general wellness, surgery, advanced dentistry, ultrasonography, behavior modification, stem cell therapy, and acupuncture.

Our modern and well-equipped hospital as digital x-ray, digital ultrasound, in-house lab equipment! We also have smaller tools to diagnose eye, skin, and urinary conditions within minutes. We have a class IV K-laser for therapy!

Whether you are a new graduate, or an experienced doctor, we are the practice for you! We are passionate about mentoring and supporting veterinarians through our Mentorship Program and Leadership Development Program. Our Mentors receive extensive mentorship training and are now Certified Clinical Mentors, so any new graduates can participate in a structured and rewarding mentorship program.

Our management and medical leadership are committed to supporting our team through career development, continuing education, and personal goals. All Veterinarians will find interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with a manageable caseload. We work hard to foster a healthy and positive clinic culture where we value everyone and place a priority on the wellbeing of our team.

We are looking for a passionate, energetic Veterinarian to join our collaborative team!

Reasons to join:

• Outstanding Mentorship Program!
• Large and highly skilled team of Registered Vet Technicians, Vet Assistants and Client Service Representatives
• 2 beautiful clinic locations – Kettering and Springboro, OH
• Excellent team culture and longevity
• Well-established clientele with fantastic community reputation
• Proximity to Dayton & Cincinnati, OH

Requirements:

• Active and Clear OH Veterinary License
• All experience levels welcome to apply!

Our Offer:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production-based bonuses with no negative accrual
• Signing Bonus Possible
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Immediate 401k with employer match
• Company Paid CE allowance with dedicated paid training time off
• Company Paid short term disability
• Company Paid Wellness Programs

APPLYTodayfor Immediate Consideration!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.
• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

Additional Functions:Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university prior to position start date.
• Licensure must be in good standing to practice in the state.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.