What are the responsibilities and job description for the DVM - Associate Veterinarian position at Imlay City Veterinary Clinic?
Overview
Veterinarian (Great Small-Town Community / Outstanding Support Staff) Imlay City Veterinary Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic Full-Time Veterinarian Our long-standing small animal hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinarian to join our team! At Imlay City Veterinary Clinic, we offer state-of-the-art medicine in a caring environment. We love our community and value the relationships made with our clients. Our clinic is well respected in the community allowing the doctors to practice high quality medicine. Our facility is well-equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care – we offer in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, high-definition digital x-ray, surgical suite, dentistry, in-house pharmacy, and more! What sets us apart from other clinics? At Imlay City Veterinary Clinic we offer:- Access to learn from a Board-Certified Surgeon and Dentist;
- Great mentorship program that is customized to the individual’s needs;
- Fantastic and dedicated support staff with Licensed Veterinary Technicians and well-trained Vet Assistants;
- Practice Leadership that values quality of care and culture. Our staff is like family. We support each other in and out of the hospital;
- Top Notch customer service rankings;
- Small town atmosphere with a good quality of life;
- Guaranteed Annual Base Salary with additional Production Bonus Incentive;
- Licensed Michigan Veterinarian (active and clear)
- Must be a team player and help to maintain a close family culture
- Must be willing to learn and grow using the many resources available
- Competitive Base Salary Production Bonus
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(K) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Continuing Education dedicated PTO to attend
- Access to our Veterinary Wellness resources
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact:
- Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
- Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.
- Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.
- Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
- Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
- Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
- Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
- Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
- Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
- Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
Qualifications
Ideal Qualifications:
- Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team.
- Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
- Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
- Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
- Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
- Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.
Benefits offered:
- Competitive annual base salary
- Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k with employer match
- Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
- VIN membership
- Paid license fees and membership dues
- Opportunity to grow surgical skills
- Wellness and mentorship programs
If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!