Details
Posted: 19-Jul-22
Location: Taylor, Texas
Type: Full Time
Required Education: DVM or equivalent
Categories:
Other
Private Practice
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Canine
Feline
Equine
Bovine
Mixed
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Graef Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced practice providing cutting-edge medical care in a charming, vibrant rural town. We’ve proudly been caring for the animals of Taylor, TX for over 30 years.
Our hospital offers state-of-the-art medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Some of our services include full in-house labs, tonometry, cautery, laser therapy, radiology, ultrasound, blood transfusions, reproductive services, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. We also support our clients and pets with behavioral counseling, boarding services, and an extensive pharmacy.
Our doctors function as a team. We are committed to practicing collaborative medicine on all cases and procedures, so our doctors are always fully supported. This means every team member's personal and professional growth is top priority. Professionally, we provide continuing education allowances and strong mentorship in surgery and medicine, helping you achieve your highest career goals. Personally, we strongly encourage a healthy work–life balance so our doctors feel fulfilled, less stressed, and passionate about their work.
Our team does extraordinary work, and we offer generous compensations and benefits to show our support and appreciation.
Graef Veterinary Hospital is only 30 miles NE of Austin, but a world away from the big-city hustle. We enjoy a small-town vibe with a strong sense of community and tradition, and Taylor is famous for its world-renowned barbecue! In our turn-of-the-century historic downtown you’ll find antiques, boutiques, wineries, craft breweries, and a thriving art and music scene. We also have 200 acres of green space, eight miles of hike-and-bike trails, and five major parks. Our quality of life is outstanding—there’s something for everyone. Join us and see for yourself how exciting small-town life can be!
Responsibilities
- 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 Texas.
- 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.
Competitive salary, growth bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Continuing Education allowance
- Professional Liability Coverage
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
- SVP is offering a sign-on bonus for this hospital location
