Banfield Pet Hospital
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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.
This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.
Summary Of Job Purpose And Function The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.
Essential Responsibilities
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.
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 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.
Hiring Qualifications
Ability to multi‑task – manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among tasks under distracting conditions.
Communication skills – reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary; demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational ability – demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments; is very orderly and excels at turning chaos into order.
Surgical skills – proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
Problem solving skills – demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; decisively handles difficult problems.
Client service skills – consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service.
Intellectual ability – accurately follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format.
Compassionate commitment to pet care – presents pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the pet.
Mathematical ability – adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides, and computes rate, ratio and percent; converts units of measurement.
Computer skills – comfortably uses a computer and specialized software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
Management ability – enforces policies, achieves high productive output while maintaining morale, and employs a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.
Job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail – consistently reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Team collaboration – works effectively with veterinary staff and support personnel.
Attitudes (Will Do)
Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use discretion in finding solutions to problems, and takes additional responsibility when needed.
Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital.
Cooperativeness – works with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary.
Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and performs all tasks assigned.
Independence – performs tasks and duties without supervision.
Tolerance for stress / resiliency – maintains a positive outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and remains composed in stressful situations.
Special Working Conditions
Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Requires mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
Noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
Ability to carry out instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
Requires sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while at hospital.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb, and manipulate objects up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Associate is routinely exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, and occasionally to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances.
Minimal travel required; may include 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.
Commuter Benefits: convenient and cost‑effective travel options.
Continuing Education Resources: access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, and the MVH Medical Library.
Sick Time: accrues based on hours worked if you work in a covered Sick Plan location.
Professional Liability Insurance: coverage for all veterinarians working in Banfield hospitals.
Exclusive Discounts: wide variety of savings on products and services.
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, expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or disability status. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
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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.
This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.
Summary Of Job Purpose And Function The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.
Essential Responsibilities
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.
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 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.
Hiring Qualifications
Ability to multi‑task – manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among tasks under distracting conditions.
Communication skills – reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary; demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Organizational ability – demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments; is very orderly and excels at turning chaos into order.
Surgical skills – proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
Problem solving skills – demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; decisively handles difficult problems.
Client service skills – consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service.
Intellectual ability – accurately follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format.
Compassionate commitment to pet care – presents pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the pet.
Mathematical ability – adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides, and computes rate, ratio and percent; converts units of measurement.
Computer skills – comfortably uses a computer and specialized software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
Management ability – enforces policies, achieves high productive output while maintaining morale, and employs a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.
Job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail – consistently reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Team collaboration – works effectively with veterinary staff and support personnel.
Attitudes (Will Do)
Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to use discretion in finding solutions to problems, and takes additional responsibility when needed.
Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital.
Cooperativeness – works with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary.
Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and performs all tasks assigned.
Independence – performs tasks and duties without supervision.
Tolerance for stress / resiliency – maintains a positive outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and remains composed in stressful situations.
Special Working Conditions
Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Requires mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
Noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
Ability to carry out instructions and solve problems involving multiple variables.
Requires sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while at hospital.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb, and manipulate objects up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand‑eye coordination and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Associate is routinely exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, and occasionally to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances.
Minimal travel required; may include 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.
Commuter Benefits: convenient and cost‑effective travel options.
Continuing Education Resources: access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, and the MVH Medical Library.
Sick Time: accrues based on hours worked if you work in a covered Sick Plan location.
Professional Liability Insurance: coverage for all veterinarians working in Banfield hospitals.
Exclusive Discounts: wide variety of savings on products and services.
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, expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or disability status. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Veterinary Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Banfield Pet Hospital by 2x
Get notified about new Veterinarian jobs in
Virginia Beach, VA .
Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital - CSR Norfolk, VA $92,438.00‑$102,000.00 1 month ago
Virginia Beach, VA $75,000.00‑$105,000.00 2 weeks ago
Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital - Emergency Veterinarian (New Graduates Welcome) Virginia Beach, VA $175,000.00‑$225,000.00 3 days ago
Virginia Beach, VA $130,000.00‑$160,000.00 4 days ago
Norfolk, VA $75,000.00‑$105,000.00 1 month ago
Hampton, VA $75,000.00‑$105,000.00 2 weeks ago
Veterinarian - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Veterinary Partner & Hospital Equity Owner Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarian Hampton, VA $150,000.00‑$180,000.00 3 months ago
Veterinarian - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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