What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Scituate Animal Hospital?
Position Overview
Are you searching for a practice that has built a strong reputation in their community? Does the thought of working at a place that balances high-quality medicine with a team-first approach excite you? Do you consider yourself a happy person who is passionate about their work? Perfect! We may have just the opportunity for you!
Location
Located in historic North Scituate Village, Scituate sits on the Scituate Reservoir and is conveniently located 20 minutes from Providence, RI. Providence offers both residents and visitors a thriving art community, a renowned restaurant scene, and numerous activities to see and do. From performing arts to historical tours, food festivals to local shops and boutiques, here in Providence there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Practice Overview
Scituate Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal hospital. We have been living out our motto of being “Your other family doctor” in our rural community since 1969. Our team takes a collaborative approach and treats not only one another like family but also each patient and their owner too. We are committed to providing top-notch preventative, wellness, and general surgical care to each patient we treat. In 2017, we renovated our hospital to not only expand our space but to update our equipment to be best on the market too.
What You’ll Be Working On
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of small animal cases
- Perform general wellness exams and surgeries
- Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care
- Guide and utilize exceptional support staff
- Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited school required
- Licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Rhode Island
- Two years of experience is preferred but new grads encouraged to apply
- Proficient in preventative health strategies and general surgery techniques is a PLUS!
- Demonstrated passion for the profession with a desire to grow those around you
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to build lasting relationships
What’s In It For You
- Competitive salary wages
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation support
- Healthcare coverage
- Paid time off
- Simple IRA with 3% match
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person