Veterinarian

Locum Veterinarian

Hourly rates starting at $120-$140/hour!

The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of pets.

• Ensure the Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets.
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to the veterinary medical team and client.
• Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Ability to multi-task – manages multiple tasks at once, shifting attention accurately under distracting conditions.
• Communication skills – reads, writes, and speaks fluent English with excellent grammar, style and vocabulary.
• Organizational ability – systematic approach to carry out assignments, turning chaos into order.
• Surgical skills – proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard medical instruments and equipment.
• Problem-solving skills – strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems decisively.
• Client service skills – consistently ensures the team provides attentive, courteous and informative service.
• Intellectual ability – accurately follows instructions delivered in oral, written or diagrammatic format.
• Compassionate commitment to pet care – advocates for pet treatment recommendations and client agreement on best options.
• Mathematical ability – performs basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Computer skills – confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Management ability – enforces policies, achieves high output while maintaining morale and coaching performance.

• Initiative – uses discretion to solve problems and enhance processes.
• Integrity – adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital.
• Cooperativeness – works well with others, shares information promptly.
• Flexibility – open to changing situations and volunteers to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence – performs duties without supervision.
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – maintains a positive, friendly demeanor under stressful situations.

• Comfortable around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
• Position may require more than 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
• Requires reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability to perform duties proficiently.
• Noise level is moderately high.
• Requires ambulatory skills; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination and visual acuity for keyboard and equipment use.
• Exposed to anesthetics, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
• Minimal travel required.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
• License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries using standard medical instruments and equipment.

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability. The hospital complies with all federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination. WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.