What are the responsibilities and job description for the Small Animal Associate Veterinarian position at Bottletree Animal Hospital?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate small animal /exotic animal veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for pet care and wellness, along with the necessary skills to provide high-quality veterinary care. We do see a variety of patients for wellness, urgent, and emergent care. As a Veterinarian, you will be responsible for doing what you were trained to do- examine, diagnose, and treat pets. You will be expected to perform surgeries, and educate pet owners on proper animal care. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of dedicated veterinary professionals. We have a well trained team to support and help you accomplish your goals.
Our hospital is AAHA accredited and is a cat friendly certified hospital. We have diagnostic tools and equipment to operate at the highest standards of care. We love to mentor all of our staff members and we are good at it! Because we understand the importance of balance between work and play, our hospital can offer flexible scheduling options. The culture in our practice is great. We enjoy coming to work and are surrounded by smiles, which makes all of those tough cases a little easier to handle.
Oxford, MS is a wonderful place to live! Home to Ole Miss, It is a fun filled college town with fine dining, music, sports, theatre, dance, art, festivals, local clubs, lakes, and parks. The local school systems are rated as the best in the state. It is a safe and beautiful place to raise a family. We are close enough to drive to Memphis, TN, Tupelo, MS, or even the Gulf Coast or New Orleans in the same day. We encourage taking opportunities to give back in the community, such as local spay/neuter events, participating in career days, or speaking to a classroom of children about veterinary medicine and what we do.
Qualifications
- Veterinary experience with small animals
- Proficient in animal handling/restraint, well care, and physiology
- Familiarity with animal anatomy and husbandry practices
- Experience in veterinary urgent and critical care
- Surgical skills (soft tissue and/or orthopedic)
- Dentistry (Oral Assessment and Treatment)
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members
- Laboratory experience (In house cytology/ Urinalysis/ Blood Smear evaluation)
- Basic computer skills and willingness to advance with changes in practice efficiencies
OUR OFFER
- $95,000-$120,000 starting salary range (not including benefits and opportunity for production based pay once acclimated in the practice)
- PTO two weeks
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
- No on-call, but we do have evening and weekend hospital hours
- 401K w/ 3% match
- Health
- Dental Insurance
- License & professional organization dues (AVMA, MVMA, AAHA, VIN, etc)
- Liability insurance
- Paid CE time
- Employee pet discount
- Scrubs/Uniform allowance
- Mentorship/ Advancement opportunities
If you are passionate about pet care, possess the required skills, and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Veterinarian at Bottletree Animal Hospital.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Ability to Commute:
- Oxford, MS 38655 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oxford, MS 38655: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000