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Wellhaven Pet Health

Associate Veterinarian - South of the Twin Cities, MN

Wellhaven Pet Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their parents? We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to support our WellHaven Practices just South of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. We're on a mission to provide exceptional care and support to our beloved furry friends, and we're seeking a Veterinarian to join our growing team!

Job Summary The Associate DVM ensures a high quality of veterinary care, client service, employee well-being, and productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager will lead the Associate DVM to ensure the well-being of the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and support business performance

Adhere to all WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees to prioritize practice goals

Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans that align with hospital objectives

Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws, WellHaven Code of Ethics, and maintain appropriate medical record documentation

Maintain thorough and accurate medical charting for all patients, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards

Provide comprehensive client communication, including in-person, phone, and email as needed

Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects

Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices

Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being

Provide medical training to support staff (new graduates will gain experience over time).

Willingness to train/lead/manage support staff as required

Customer Service Delivery

Consistently provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service

Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients

Effectively adapt to individual clients and their needs

Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

Other

Lead and guide the team to ensure the hospital meets safety standards and regulations set by the DEA and OSHA (new graduates will gain experience over time).

Meet all OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies

Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors

Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills

Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes

Provide consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional medical services

Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities

Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient

Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.)

Provide a high level of accountability

Education and Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required

State Veterinary Board License

On the first day of employment, must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for WellHaven

Current USDA Accreditation is a plus!

Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements

The Associate Doctor position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position

The hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.)

Schedules may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays

Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near an Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances

Additional Information Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (“WellHaven”) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system, connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.

WellHaven helps veterinarians and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth, practice support, and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This people-first approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams, clients, pets, our communities, and the health of our hospitals.

We’ve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of America’s Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!

Please learn more about WellHaven at www.wellhaven.com.

WellHaven Benefits WellHaven offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven.com/wellhaven-employment-benefits/

Commitment to Diversity WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with federal, state, and local law, WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information, please contact WellHaven HR at HR@wellhaven.com.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer WellHaven Pet Health provides wage range information in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Third-party job boards and recruiting platforms may omit or misrepresent this information when reposting our job requisitions. WellHaven Pet Health is not responsible for any discrepancies in such postings. For the authoritative and most up-to-date wage range information for all positions and locations, please refer exclusively to our official careers page: https://wellhaven.com/join-the-team/.

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