Associate Veterinarian - Saugerties, NY

Associate Veterinarian

Saugerties, NY 

Sign-On Bonus of Up to $20,000, Flexible Schedule - New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Heart + Paw is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to be an integral part of how we are reimagining petcare at our established partner veterinary hospital, South Peak Veterinary Hospital, which is a well-appointed, full-service, 2-doctor practice located Saugerties, NY. Saugerties is in the Hudson Valley surrounded by the beautiful Catskill Mountains and next to the quaint artistic town of Woodstock.  If you are passionate about practicing profession-leading preventive care by high standards of medicine and will excel in a collaborative environment where you are rewarded for success, encouraged to grow and pursue professional interests, and take the time to practice veterinary medicine in a patient centered way, we invite you to join us in reimagining petcare.

Position Description

Our ideal candidate will be client centric, have a deep appreciation for the human-animal bond pet parents have with their pets, be passionate about embracing low stress handling philosophies and methodologies in patient care, be enthusiastic about giving back to and building a relationship with the local community, be comfortable with the need for adaptability, and have a passion for companion animal practice.

Your Day to Day

• Practice veterinary medicine in a way that is focused on a client/patient centered approach to veterinary care.
• Work in alignment with the Partner Doctor and Heart + Paw to deliver our company vision.
• Promote and practice top quality preventive care.
• Serve as a role model and champion of the Heart + Paw brand.
• Serve as resource for other pet centers within the Heart + Paw community as applicable.
• Contribute to proper use and maintenance of all center equipment.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative working environment for the center team.
• Partner with the Partner Doctor and Heart + Paw leadership to deliver outstanding financial results for your pet center.
• Participate and support the development of medical, technical, and communication skills of all center team members. 
• Support the Partner Doctor in marketing your pet center to the local community in partnership with Heart + Paw leadership.
• Work with the veterinary hospital team through your daily patient caseload and direct center team members in a positive and efficient manner.
• Communicate with clients in a positive and efficient manner, utilizing Heart + Paw technologies available (mobile app, telemedicine, texting, emails, etc.).
• Develop and maintain positive and lasting relationships with clients and community.
• Promote all center services.
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and Heart + Paw quality standards.