Associate Veterinarian Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Are you an outstanding veterinarian looking for an opportunity to practice exceptional medicine, either full or part time, with the support of a highly experienced technical staff in a full-service facility providing routine medical, surgical, and dental care? Are you looking for a set schedule, lunch breaks, benefits, and work-life balance? If so – have a look at Patrick Veterinary Clinic. Patrick Veterinary Clinic is located in beautiful, bustling downtown Charleston, SC, where water and the beauty of the Lowcountry surrounds you. It’s no wonder it’s continually voted the number one city in the South. Our large, rapidly growing small animal practice is family owned. Our practice focuses on small animal care that believes in building relationships with our clients – partnering with them to offer compassionate care to their pets. We focus on effective client communication and education as well as efficient follow-up to ensure understanding and consistency. Our patient-centric focus is on medicine – we do not offer daycare, boarding, or grooming. We are currently seeking an experienced, compassionate, full or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We know there are numerous choices for a veterinarian trying to find the right fit for themselves – allow us to share a couple of reasons why we feel Patrick Veterinary Clinic may be right for you: 1- Patrick Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, well-respected practice with strong community ties. PVC has been part of the Charleston community for over 50 years since Dr. Patrick first opened the practice in the same location it is today. 2- We are highly recognized by local residents in two local newspapers as “Best Veterinarian” in their “Best of Charleston” and “Charleston’s Choice” awards contests. We have won both awards numerous times and we also have over 650 Google reviews. If this sounds of interest to you and you are seeking someplace to call home, at a place where the support team truly supports you, or if you’re a recent graduate looking for an animal clinic that will help you develop your skills, then we should talk. Our Clinic is an excellent place to share, learn, and grow. We have opportunities to fit your schedule, full or part-time, with competitive pay and generous benefits. For more information – email us at info@patrickvet.com (please include your resume), and we’ll be in touch! What will I be doing? The Associate Veterinarian works collaboratively with the other staff DVMs and the Practice Manager to deliver the highest quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients, while establishing strong relationships with clients and achieving a high degree of client satisfaction. They are also expected to help supervise veterinary support staff, including technicians. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards: Deliver medical, surgical, and dental treatments using formulary approved pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment, in accordance with AVMA (as well as other recognized animal health organization) guidelines and standards Diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a wide variety of injuries and illnesses seen in the canine and feline patient Leverage evidence-based medicine, while continuing in the pursuit of education to deliver high quality patient care Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records for each patient treated Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, presenting them with treatment options and alternatives, while being sensitive to their emotional state and financial status Along with the client, advocate for their pet’s overall quality of life by planning future visits, and providing clear and concise communication(s) regarding home-care instructions, etc. Foster a culture where the veterinary support team strictly adheres to medical standards and ethical procedures Aide in supervising and teaching of veterinary support staff in all aspects of daily medical hospital operations Perform other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager or Owners.