Small Animal Internist - England Veterinary Center & Cancer Center

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

We are seeking a dedicated Board-Certified or Residency Trained Small Animal Internist to join our team. 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.

New England Veterinary Center and Cancer Care (NEVCCC) is a rapidly growing multi-specialty, emergency, and general practice in North Central Connecticut that opened in 2011. We are proud of our commitment to excellent veterinary care. By choosing NEVCCC, you would be joining a team of fun, dedicated individuals who provide a high level of medical care to our clientele. We are a full-service practice, offering a wide range of services from general wellness care to emergency and specialty referral services, including internal medicine, surgery, medical and radiation oncology, and a board certified radiologist to review radiographs and CT scans.

The benefits of joining our team include:

• An 8,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility filled with top of the line equipment
• Impressive compensation with sign on bonus
• Three fully equipped surgical suites
• A high tech to DVM ratio with tenured support staff
• Monthly stipend

We are a progressive, team-oriented practice that values high-quality medicine, communication, and compassionate patient care. With a supportive team of receptionists, veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians and kennel staff, our staff and doctors can maintain a balance of high-quality medicine and rewarding personal lives.

• 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.

• 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