Small Animal Associate Veterinarian , Pflugerville, Texas

Position: Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Job, Pflugerville, Texas, USA
Job Details:
This team offers routine, advanced, and urgent care for cats, dogs, exotics, and pocket pets. Their treatment philosophy is aimed at prevention with early diagnosis and treatment.

Their hospital includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-hospital x-ray capabilities, in-hospital ultrasonography, in-hospital dental radiology, a closely supervised hospitalization area, Digital Thermal Imigiming, video otoendoscopy, tonometer, and EKG.

They offer chiropractic therapy, pain management, blood and plasma transfusions, cryosurgery, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and acupuncture. They use the latest anesthetic monitoring for surgeries to include ACL repair and other orthopedic surgery, soft tissue, mass removals, and dentistry.

Currently, the practice demographics are about 50% dogs and cats and 50% exotic pets, split between rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, rats, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, other small mammal exotic pets and reptiles.

They are ready to add another veterinarian to join their seven-doctor team. You will be assisted by a team of compassionate and well-trained support staff and will work with an ABVP Diplomate in Exotic Companion Animals. They would love to mentor a newly graduating veterinarian and would also be a great fit for an experienced veterinarian looking for the autonomy to practice veterinarian medicine in a collaborative environment.

Description

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/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, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

This company support their team members with A LOT of programs designed for personal and professional growth including:

Industry-Leading PTO Program
Here, they like to call it TRUE PTO--because here, you can actually take personal time off without worrying about making up lost production when you get back. Production-wise it's like you never left. Relaxation-wise, it's a game-changer.

High Producers Bonus
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus pay-out of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!

Maternity Leave
FULL PAY for four weeks. Because mamas deserve it. Plus short-term disability at 60% of your salary (six weeks for natural birth, eight weeks for C-section), and all still in addition to your PTO. (P.S. We definitely want baby pics when you're ready to share!)

Leadership Academy
Here, they never stop investing in their people. And they're turning their great veterinarians into great leaders, as well. This executive education experience is designed to develop your business leadership acumen to drive success around your hospital's culture, team development, and operations. Instruction is led by a Vanderbilt University faculty member and includes a variety of guest experts and speakers.

And the list continues...

• Doctor Mentorship Program: Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
• Peer Network: Enjoy 5,000+ phone-a-friend opportunities to veterinary professionals…