· Full Time

    Hospital Veterinarian II

    Posted 23 hours ago
    homestead, florida, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Join our Vetco Total Care team as a hospital veterinarian, providing excellent patient care through physical examinations, diagnosing diseases, and performing surgeries. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure exceptional customer and patient experiences, contributing to a cohesive and motivated practice environment.

    Veterinarian

    Job Description:

    • Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
    • Utilize a problem-based approach that includes developing a complete problem list for every patient examined, a complete list of differential diagnoses for each problem identified, a complete diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on interpretation of diagnostic test results leading to confirmed or suspected diagnoses.
    • Document all patient observations, findings of exams and diagnostics, treatments and medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record in a concise and detailed fashion, according to practice convention.
    • Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited to) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
    • Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, as well as simple and complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
    • Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment. Transition patients to overnight care as needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
    • Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided hospital partners, to both the patient and the client.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    Requirements:

    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
    • Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
    • Current DEA license.
    • Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
    • USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
    • Must be comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
    • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
    • Must have telephone and computer skills.
    • Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

    Work Environment:

    The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of this partner's time will be spent in direct contact with