Veterinarian

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** Attitudes (will do)
**** Special Working Conditions
**** 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.

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.
** Locum Veterinarian
** Hourly rates ranging from $130 to $160 an hour    
** Summary of Job Purpose and Function
** The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.

** Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
*** 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*
* ** Capabilities and Experience (can do)
*** Ability to multi-task — Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
* Communication skills — Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Organizational ability — Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and 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. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
* Client service skills — Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
* Intellectual ability — Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions.
* Compassionate commitment to Pet care — Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client’s agreement to proceed…