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Community Pet Health Center

Associate Veterinarian

17414 O'Connor Rd , San Antonio, TX, 78247 communitypethealth.com
Job details
Annual Salary$90,000‑200,000
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixed, openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
401k
PTO
Paid Maternity Leave
Hiring Bonus
Vision
Sign on/Relocation allowance
Health
Association Dues, License, DEA, PLIT Insurance
Discounted Pet Care
Continuing education allowance (with extra PTO to help)
Dental
Practice Overview

Community Pet Health Center provides high-quality veterinary care in a clean, pleasant and professional environment. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the bond between pets and families by optimizing animal health. We will always strive to provide high quality veterinary care in a clean, pleasant and professional environment.

Practice Values
care
integrity
passion
quality
community
Practice Type
general practice
Species
dog
cat
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Preferred Skills
hospitalized patient management
soft tissue surgery
teamwork
exam room management
emotional intelligence
communication
general practice
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

***Competitive Sign-on Bonus Offered*** The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family. Description Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics Proficiency in surgery a plus