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Associate Veterinarian - Part Time or Full Time
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$112,140 / year median in Texas
+20% projected growth
Job Description
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or (VMD) degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas, or eligible for licensure.
- Surgical experience preferred.
- Perform all duties expected of a general practice veterinarian.
- Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic / medical / surgical (elective and non-elective) / dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patients stress and discomfort.
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of their pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet of the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
- Maintain client/patient medical and/or surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
- Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine and attend Continuing Education meetings.
- Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
- Attend doctor/staff meetings.
- Other duties as assigned. Salary Information
- Base Salary + quarterly production bonus
- 401K + 5% Company Matching
- Continuing Education Stipend
- Professional Disability Insurance Stipend
- Professional Memberships to
AVMA, TVMA
- License Renewal - State and DEA
- Emergency Pay if applicable
- Health Insurance
- Relocation Allowance or sign-on bonus to be discussed If you are looking for an exciting career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you!