Veterinarian-Locum

About the role

The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets. The role also involves ensuring the safety of Pets, clients, and associates, obtaining relevant information and history from clients, educating clients about preventative care, diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets, effectively communicating diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client, and understanding and following state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.

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.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• Licenses in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board and with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.

Skills

• Multi-tasking
• Communication skills
• Organizational ability
• Surgical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Client service skills
• Career advancement

Benefits

• Commuter Benefits
• Continuing Education Resources
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Voluntary Protection Benefits
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Pay

The pay range for this role is $130 - $150/hour.

Schedule

This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.