Employment

Benson Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

MUST HAVE A DOCTORATE IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

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The Benson Animal Hospital is located in rural Benson, NC. We are a private one-doctor animal hospital serving dogs and cats. The associate veterinarian works with the practice owner to define and implement practice medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care. Deliver medical, surgical, and dental care to patients, and supervise medical staff members. This is a leadership position with the additional responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice achieves its goals.

Are you a veterinarian who would like to work in a growing privately owned practice that maintains a positive image in the community? We practice quality medicine, general surgery, and dentistry. We treat our clients like friends and neighbors and treat their pets like they are our own.

Responsibilities:

Medical and Surgical

Provides compassionate care to patients
Works with owners to set practice medical policies and procedures; performs all duties according to them.
Performs physical examinations, diagnosing physical conditions, and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client
Performs medical, surgical, and dental procedures; provides emergency services in accordance with hospital policy.
Interprets the results of laboratory procedures and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and prescribes medications.

Client Relations

Takes time to communicate effectively with clients, presenting them with treatment alternatives and being sensitive to their emotional as well as financial status
Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of a client-centered environment.
Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.

Other

Communicate objectives, motivates staff, build and maintain morale; maintain core values and standards.
Takes an active role in practice staff meetings but ensures that all staff members participate.
Promotes cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Promotes continuous quality improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements