Banfield Pet Hospital
Overview
The Relief Veterinarian provides preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets. Responsibilities include ensuring safety of pets, clients and associates, obtaining medical history, maintaining medical records, and educating clients on preventative care and services. Essential Responsibilities And Tasks
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, diagnoses or treatment, hospital services and related information. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for wellness and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets. Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, including 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. Hiring Qualifications
Capabilities and Experience (can do)
Ability to multi-task; manages multiple tasks, quickly and accurately shifts attention under distracting conditions. Communication skills: fluent English, strong written and verbal communication; correct spelling of job terms. Organizational ability: systematic, orderly and able to convert confusion into order. Surgical skills: ability to perform basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment. Problem solving: identify, analyze and solve problems with practical solutions. Client service: attentive, courteous and informative service; strives for client satisfaction. Intellectual ability: follows instructions and can provide directions. Compassionate commitment to Pet care: presents treatment options and fees as an advocate for the pet and gains client agreement to the best treatment. Mathematical ability: basic math, unit conversions. Computer skills: proficient with common software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Management ability: enforces policies and maintains high productivity and morale.
Attitudes (will do)
Initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, resilience under stress. Note: occasional emphasis on willingness to take on additional responsibility and maintain a positive demeanor.
Special Working Conditions
Comfort around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.). Possible hours exceeding 40 per week including weekends and evenings. English reading, writing and speaking proficiency; ability to reason, remember and perform calculations. Moderate to high noise level; ability to carry out written or oral instructions and solve multi-variable problems. Physical requirements: ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50 pounds; good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity. Potential exposure to pets, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances; minimal travel may be required.
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 Administration (DEA) required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment. EEO Notice
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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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The Relief Veterinarian provides preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets. Responsibilities include ensuring safety of pets, clients and associates, obtaining medical history, maintaining medical records, and educating clients on preventative care and services. Essential Responsibilities And Tasks
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, diagnoses or treatment, hospital services and related information. Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for wellness and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of pets. Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, including 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. Hiring Qualifications
Capabilities and Experience (can do)
Ability to multi-task; manages multiple tasks, quickly and accurately shifts attention under distracting conditions. Communication skills: fluent English, strong written and verbal communication; correct spelling of job terms. Organizational ability: systematic, orderly and able to convert confusion into order. Surgical skills: ability to perform basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment. Problem solving: identify, analyze and solve problems with practical solutions. Client service: attentive, courteous and informative service; strives for client satisfaction. Intellectual ability: follows instructions and can provide directions. Compassionate commitment to Pet care: presents treatment options and fees as an advocate for the pet and gains client agreement to the best treatment. Mathematical ability: basic math, unit conversions. Computer skills: proficient with common software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Management ability: enforces policies and maintains high productivity and morale.
Attitudes (will do)
Initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, resilience under stress. Note: occasional emphasis on willingness to take on additional responsibility and maintain a positive demeanor.
Special Working Conditions
Comfort around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.). Possible hours exceeding 40 per week including weekends and evenings. English reading, writing and speaking proficiency; ability to reason, remember and perform calculations. Moderate to high noise level; ability to carry out written or oral instructions and solve multi-variable problems. Physical requirements: ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50 pounds; good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity. Potential exposure to pets, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances; minimal travel may be required.
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 Administration (DEA) required. Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard instruments and equipment. EEO Notice
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. 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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