Veterinarian

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The Relief Veterinarian provides 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 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.

• 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 turning confusion 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. Decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills — Ensures the team provides 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 — Advocates for the pet, presenting treatment recommendations and fees and gaining client agreement to proceed with appropriate care.
• Mathematical ability — Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Computer skills — Comfortable using a computer and software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Management ability — Enforces policies, maintains morale and uses coaching/counseling for performance management.

• Initiative — Willing to take ownership and find solutions; willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Integrity — Adheres to Banfield values and ethics; demonstrates honesty and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness — Works with others, shares information promptly.
• Flexibility — Open to changing situations and tasks.
• Independence — Able to perform tasks without supervision.
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency — Maintains a positive attitude and composure in stressful situations.

• Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• May require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
• Must have strong reading, writing and speaking English; ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Ambulatory ability to perform duties at the hospital; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and climb; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hand-eye coordination and vision to operate equipment.
• Exposure to pets, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medications/controlled substances may occur.
• Minimal travel may be required for vendor…