Full-time veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Flowery Branch
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Summary of Job Purpose and Function The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.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, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information. - Effectively communication diagnosis and treatment plan to 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. - 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. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order. - Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment. - Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current condition and long term health. ability to convert units of measurement. - Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. - Management ability - Effectively enforces policies. Understands and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital. Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision. - This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings. - Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. - Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital. - Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. - Minimal travel required, possibly for 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. - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. 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, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. 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, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

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