Small Animal Surgeon - Carolina Veterinary Specialists

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Board-Certified or Residency Trained Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Carolina Veterinary Specialists. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager. Carolina Veterinary Specialists (CVS) in Greensboro, NC is one of six full-service emergency & specialty referral facilities in the Carolinas, with additional locations in Huntersville, Charlotte, Matthews, Rock Hill, and Winston-Salem. Each location provides multiple referral specialties, as well as 24-hour emergency and critical care. Our Greensboro location is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical technologies, including an in-house helical CT scanner, color-flow Doppler ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, laparoscopy, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and in-house laboratory capabilities. Greensboro offers a low cost of living and many activities to keep you and your family busy on your days off; enjoy craft breweries, excellent local restaurants, martini bars and craft whiskey bars. A plethora of sports activities are available with local professional baseball, basketball and several college teams. UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University are within a short driving distance. We have an active cycling community with lots of trails and a greenway that runs through the city for cyclists to enjoy along with multiple lakes for kayakers and boaters.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• 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
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• 1-year rotational internship in small animal medicine, surgery, ER (university or large referral practice)
• Completed a 3-year, AVMA approved residency program
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• Strong diagnostic and clinical 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.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Board Certification
• 2-5 years of experience post-residency
• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory,