Veterinarian - Locum

Medical Management International, Inc.; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 165,312 - 192,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, wellness, and financial support

Continuing Education Resources

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) and Roth retirement plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

VCA Inc. is seeking a Locum Veterinarian to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of pets' diseases in Aurora, Ohio. This role offers a competitive pay range of $120 to $140 per hour, determined by experience and skills.

Applicants must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, with a focus on providing exceptional pet care and maintaining medical records. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package supporting both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard medical instruments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of pets.
• Educate clients about preventative care and health needs of pets.
• Communicate effectively with the medical team and clients.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Surgical skills

Problem solving

Client service skills

Organizational ability

Compassionate commitment to pet care

Mathematical ability

Computer skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Locum Veterinarian. The pay range for this role is $120 - $140/hour. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by using 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, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client.
• Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Capabilities and Experience (can do):
  • Ability to multi-task – manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
  • Communication skills – reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary; demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Organizational ability – systematic approach; orderly and able to turn chaos into order.
  • Surgical skills – proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of standard medical instruments and equipment.
  • Problem solving – identifies, analyzes and solves problems; decisive in handling difficult problems; translates problems into practical solutions.
  • Client service skills – provides attentive, courteous and informative service; aims for client satisfaction.
  • Intellectual ability – follows instructions delivered in oral, written or diagram format; can provide directions.
  • Compassionate commitment to pet care – presents treatment recommendations and fees to clients as an advocate for the pet, and seeks client agreement to proceed with appropriate treatment; acts as a pet advocate.
  • Mathematical ability – adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, computes rates, ratios and percentages; converts units of measurement.
  • Computer skills – comfortable with computers and specialized software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
  • Management ability – enforces policies; maintains high morale and productive output; supports performance management.
• Attitudes (will do):
• Initiative – takes appropriate steps to solve problems; proposes options to improve processes or procedures.
• Integrity – adheres to values and ethics; demonstrates honesty and good judgment.
• Cooperativeness – works well with others; shares information promptly.
• Flexibility – adapts to changing situations and tasks.
• Independence – can perform tasks without supervision.
• Tolerance for stress / resiliency – maintains a positive, composed demeanor in stressful situations.

Special Working Conditions

• Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be required.
• Experience noise levels that are moderately high; requires reasoning, memory, math and language abilities in English.
• Ambulatory requirements to perform duties in a hospital setting; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb; ability to lift, carry, move up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to operate equipment and use a computer.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; potential exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances.
• Minimal travel may be required (e.g., vendor visits and associate education).

Experience, Education and/or Training

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board. License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.

Benefits

Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Examples of benefits include:

• Commuter Benefits
• Continuing Education Resources (VetFolio, webinars, conference materials)
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts on products and services
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth)
• Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
• Associate Life Insurance and Supplemental Coverage options
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Allowance (for eligible positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits and Legal Plan options
• Identity Protection

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time associates are eligible for all benefit programs; part-time associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We strive to uphold inclusion and diversity to support our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.