What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian - Formea Animal Hospital position at Formea Animal Hospital?
Practice
From wellness exams and parasite prevention to surgery and diagnostics, Formea Animal Hospital is there for pets throughout every stage of their life. We proudly care for the dog and cat companions of Alton, IL and the surrounding communities.
Position Purpose
Don't you want to love coming to work every day? Then we are excited to invite you to join Formea Animal Hospital !
Not only do we have a large, beautiful building, but we want to introduce you to our staff. We are a 3-doctor practice utilizing seasoned technicians to provide an excellent experience to our dedicated clients. and we eagerly welcome a new doctor to our clinical team!
We enjoy a diverse medical and surgical caseload in a fast-paced environment in the St Louis area. Our efficient support staff allows our doctors to focus on patient care and client service; exactly the type of medicine you wanted to practice when you got out of school! We pride ourselves on our collaborative and easy-going culture that allows our team to focus on preserving work-life balance.
We welcome doctors of all levels of experience, ideally with an interest in client education and surgery.
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
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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