Veterinarian

Abqpetcarehospital; Ocean View (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Ocean View, Delaware, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients. You will maintain client relationships and accurately manage medical records.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate from an AVMA-accredited college and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Compensation includes a base salary of $120,000–$150,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA‑accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.
• Able to provide training and support to colleagues and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients in the exam room and the hospital.
• Maintaining client relationships and effectively communicating the care needs and condition of their pet.
• Accurate and legible maintenance of medical records.

Skills

Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine

Good working knowledge of business practice and accounting

Functional computer skills

Ability to think rationally and logically

Empathy and compassion

Education

Graduate from an AVMA-accredited college

Job description

Parkway at the Shore is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! Parkway at the Shore welcomes both urgent treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first‑rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable and calm, so our patients can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarians at all of our locations. Our services include routine preventative health care as well as surgery, laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, and hospitalization facilities. Our hospital is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic equipment and adheres to high standards in the way we practice medicine.

About the position:

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients in the exam room and the hospital. This includes maintaining client relationships and effectively communicating the care needs and condition of their pet. Medical records are maintained accurately and legibly, and estimates are presented to clients in advance of care, as appropriate. The Associate Veterinarian is considered a member of the hospital’s management team and is therefore responsible for supporting the hospital leadership and NVA.

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA‑accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Good working knowledge of business practice and accounting
• Functional computer skills; workable typing ability
• Able to think rationally and logically; able to make quick, decisive decisions
• Able to give, receive, and follow directions
• Able to provide training and support to colleagues and support team members
• Able to be empathetic and compassionate

Compensation:

• Base salary of $120,000–$150,000 (dependent on experience)
• Production‑based bonuses

Benefits:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.