Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at Society Hill Veterinary Hospital!

Mission Veterinary Partners; Philadelphia, City of Fulton (Philadelphia County, NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice that values education and team development. As a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian, you will work in a well-equipped facility, handling diverse cases with manageable caseloads. Enjoy a collaborative culture with a highly skilled support staff, flexible schedules, and a focus on work-life balance. This is an opportunity to grow professionally while providing top-notch care to patients in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a fulfilling role, apply now!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Continuing Education

Generous Signing Bonus

Qualifications

• Licensed PA Veterinarian with at least 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in surgeries and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients while maintaining excellent client communication.
• Perform surgeries and maintain accurate medical records.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Client Communication

Laboratory Skills

Pharmacy Knowledge

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Practice Management Software

Job description

Overview

Society Hill Veterinary Hospital is Hiring!We are seeking aFull-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team!Society Hill Veterinary Hospital is a 50-year old practice, celebrating over 30-years of AAHA accreditation. We pride ourselves on education and team development. You will enjoy working in our beautiful, well-equipped facility which includes in-house diagnostics, digital radiographs, ultrasounds, dental and laser surgeries. You will be supported by our well-trained team allowing you to see your patients. Our dedicated staff provides the highest level of veterinary medicine with excellent follow-up care that leads to lasting relationships with our clients. All Veterinarians will find interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with manageable caseloads and a fair Work-Life balance. Our clinic promotes personal and professional growth for our employees by providing a respectful, educational, and fun workplace environment.Reasons to Join:

• Highly skilled support staff
• Outstanding collaborative clinic culture
• Flexible schedule and fantastic clinic hours
• Well established clientele and a top-notch clinic reviews
• AAHA Accredited and Feline Friendly practice

Location:501 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147Society Hill is one of Philadelphia's most sought-after neighborhoods. Located in the city center the neighborhood is mostly residential, but it does offer a variety of restaurants, historic attractions, shops and the city's oldest farmer's market to meet the needs of residents and visitors.Requirements:

• Licensed PA Veterinarian (active and clear)
• At least 1+ years of Experience

Our Offer:

• Guaranteed Competitive Base Salary
• Generous Signing Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Continuing Education + Dedicated PTO to attend

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for…Apply NOW!

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.