Part-time Associate Veterinarian - Picayune Veterinary Clinic

About the role

Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi is a full-service animal hospital offering comprehensive medical services for dogs, cats, livestock, and horses from across Pearl River County. We care for Picayune’s companion animals, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Attend daily rounds when possible to ensure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals
• Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital
• Effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients
• Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
• Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
• Commitment to utilizing available resources of continuing education and facilitating learning of others

Benefits

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• CE stipend
• Licensing and dues reimbursement
• 401(k) participation
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAPA supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care

Pay

$90,000—$110,000 USD