Veterinarian

Overview

Relief (Locum) Veterinarian – Oklahoma City

Employer:

Banfield Pet Hospital

Pay range: $115 - $135/hour. The specific rate is determined based on experience, skill level, abilities, and education and may vary by location.

• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by using 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 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.

• 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.

• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple tasks and shift attention under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy.
• Communication skills: fluent English, strong written and verbal communication.
• Organizational ability: systematic, orderly, and able to create structure.
• Surgical skills: ability to perform basic surgeries with standard instruments.
• Problem solving, client service, intellectual ability, and compassionate commitment to pet care.
• Mathematical ability and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Management ability and teamwork oriented mindset.

• Initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and resilience under stress.

• Ability to be confident around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• May require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
• Requires ability to read, write, and speak English; moderate to high noise level in work environment.
• Physical requirements:
  
  stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb; lift up to 50 pounds; good hand-eye coordination and vision.
• Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• Minimal travel may be required for vendor visits and associate education.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
• License with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

• Comprehensive total rewards package including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and your pets.
• Commuter benefits.
• Continuing Education Resources via Vet Folio and related libraries.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

EEO statement: 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 and expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Banfield complies with applicable laws governing nondiscrimination.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS