Powhatan Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to join our team!

Looking for a career field that keeps you on your toes, advances your skill sets and make a difference in the lives of animals in their families…. You’ve found it! Be a part of one of the fastest growing companies in America.

As a bonus, you get to work with a caring, knowledgeable, cross trained team who genuinely enjoys working together.

Powhatan Animal Hospital is well known in our community. We support the local sheriff’s department, engage in community events and know our clients and patients by name.

We are seeking a skilled veterinarian to enhance our team of 3 veterinarians. We offer many services including digital xray, laser therapy, in house labs and advanced surgeries, all while keeping our patients at ease using “Fear Free” techniques.

We can’t wait to meet you!

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

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, and 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 Virginia
• 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 a great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery is a plus

About Powhatan Animal Hospital

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