What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian-Best Friends Animal Hospital position at Best Friends Animal Hospital?
Practice
The doctors and staff of Best Friends Animal Hospital are committed to the following:
Position Purpose
Welcome to Best Friends Animal Hospital! We’re excited to invite you to join our team. As a two-doctor practice, we’re eager to welcome another associate into our growing family!
We encourage veterinarians of all experience levels to apply, including recent graduates—we’re happy to provide mentorship and support. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the Houma community while advancing your career.
Our veterinarian-led leadership team is dedicated to helping you achieve your clinical and professional goals while delivering top-quality care to your patients. We’d love for you to meet our team and become part of our community legacy!
What We Offer:
Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience
Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k) & Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Career development support
Employee Assistance Program
DVM Referral Program
Mental health resources
Relocation assistance available
We look forward to connecting with you!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
