Associate Veterinarian

Full Time
North Smithfield, RI 02896
Posted
Job description

Slatersville Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned, one doctor practice with true family core values. With large corporations buying many hospitals around the area, we strive to keep that small business feel, while offering state of the art medicine. We are looking for someone to join our caring team of doctors, nurses, assistants, and receptionists. We are a dedicated team (more like family) that goes out of our way to help each other, while delivering exceptional quality medicine for our patients with excellent customer service for their pet parents. We have all the latest equipment you need such as digital radiography, digital dental, In-house lab diagnostic equipment, digital paperless practice management software (Patient charts), surgical equipment, and more

Slatersville veterinary clinic is looking for a driven individual who’s both charismatic and eager to help animals in need of both routine and urgent care. If you like surgery and dentistry, that is an added bonus as we have many patients in need of those services! We are a small animal; dog and cat practice only but are open to treating other animals if you are!

We are looking to employ a compassionate and experienced Associate Veterinarian to diagnose and treat various diseases, illnesses, dental issues, and injuries in pets. The Associate Veterinarian’s responsibilities include explaining diagnoses and treatments to pet owners, preparing pets for surgeries, and administering immunizations. You should also be able to answer pet owners' questions and educate new pet owners on general pet care.

To be successful as an Associate Veterinarian, you should be able to keep abreast of the latest developments in animal medicine. Ultimately, an exceptional Associate Veterinarian should display a sound knowledge of animal healthcare and treat all pets with compassion and love.

Associate Veterinarian Responsibilities:

  • Examining pets to diagnose various illnesses, diseases, and injuries.
  • Treating pets by prescribing appropriate medications, cleaning and dressing wounds, and performing surgeries and other medical procedures.
  • Collecting samples of pets' blood, urine, and feces as required.
  • Operating radiographic and ultrasound equipment to conduct further diagnostic testing.
  • Euthanizing pets in cases where medical treatment is, or would be, ineffective.
  • Spaying and neutering pets.
  • Advising pet owners on proper aftercare following surgeries and medical procedures.
  • Updating pet records following each treatment and medical procedure.

Associate Veterinarian Requirements:

  • Doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or veterinariae medicinae doctoris (VMD) degree.
  • State Veterinarian license.
  • Proven experience working as a Veterinarian.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • The ability to think and act quickly.
  • Willingness to provide after-hours emergency treatment if needed to finish a scheduled .
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.

Slatersville Veterinary Clinic employs licensed veterinary technicians that have extensive knowledge and skills in bother emergency/specialty and general practice. Along with assisting doctors they are able to perform many duties that ease the load on doctors.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $113,522.33 - $123,134.69 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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