Veterinarian

Overview

Relief Veterinarian – WA. The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.

• 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 the 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.

• 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.

• Pay Range for this role is $125 - $170/hour. Specific pay rates are dependent on experience, skill level, and education of the candidate, as well as geographic location.
• Banfield offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness, and financial needs of our associates. Our benefits package includes:
  Medical, Dental, Vision;
  Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life;
  Short- and Long-Term Disability (company paid);
  Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Commuter Benefits;
  Legal Plan;
  Health Savings Account with company funding; 401(k) with generous company match;
  Paid Time Off & Holidays;
  Paid Parental Leave;
  Student Debt Program (for FT DVMs);
  Continuing Education allowance for eligible positions;
  Free Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets’ preventive and general care. Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. FT associates are eligible for all benefits programs; PT associates are eligible for those benefits highlighted with an asterisk.

• Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness - Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

• Ability to be confident around Pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week; may include weekends and evenings.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Ambulatory ability to perform duties at the hospital; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; potential exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances.

• Last Updated: 10/01/2024