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Summary of Job Purpose and Function
The primary purpose of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
- Ensure the safety of Pets, clients, and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records.
- Educate clients about preventative care, Pet health needs, diagnoses or treatments, hospital services, and other related information.
- Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries.
- Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plans to the veterinary medical team and clients.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
- Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Hiring Qualifications
Capabilities and Experience
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple tasks efficiently under distracting conditions.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and systematic approach to tasks.
- Proven surgical skills, including use of standard medical instruments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and decisiveness.
- Excellent client service skills and ability to gain client trust and satisfaction.
- Ability to follow instructions and provide clear directions.
- Compassionate commitment to Pet care and acting as an advocate for Pets.
- Mathematical skills to perform basic calculations and conversions.
- Proficiency with computers and veterinary software.
- Effective management skills to enforce policies and motivate team members.
Attitudes
- Initiative and willingness to take responsibility.
- Adherence to ethical standards and integrity.
- Cooperativeness and team collaboration.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Resilience and stress tolerance.
Special Working Conditions
- Comfort around various Pets.
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings, and possibly more than 40 hours per week.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and manipulating up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to Pets that may bite or scratch, and to medical hazards.
- Potential for minimal travel.
Experience, Education, and Training
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
- Valid license with the state veterinary board and DEA registration.
- Proven surgical ability with standard medical instruments.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and nondiscrimination in employment.