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PRIVATE, family owned, small animal/exotic veterinary practice located in the EXPLOSIVELY HIGH GROWTH area of SR 54 and the Suncoast Parkway in SW Pasco County, Florida is looking for an experienced small animal DVM to join its family of veterinary professionals.

Caring Paws Animal Hospital, a new, state of the art facility is looking for a seasoned practitioner to join our progressive, full service veterinary hospital.  We offer cutting edge diagnostics and services including laser surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser, regenerative therapies including stem cell and PRP, as well digital XRAY and ultrasound. 

Although our hospital is new, the DVM/Owner has been practicing in the Tampa Bay area for over 28 years and is well respected in the community with a large and loyal client base.

At Caring Paws, you will have the opportunity to grow with a clinic that affords its practitioners the ability to focus on delivering individualized high quality care to our patients and to invest in developing long term relationships with pet parents.  We concentrate on a comprehensive, patient centric approach to the care we provide and put our patients’ best interest at the forefront of the relationship.  At Caring Paws we refer to our patients as ‘children’ and our clients appreciate the value we place on the bond they share – the right fit for our practice will be a doctor who shares this philosophy, with excellent diagnostic, surgical, communication and relationship skills.

Applicant must be a licensed veterinarian in the state of Florida, hold USDA accreditation, and DEA license.  

Compensation is commensurate with experience.  Benefits provided.

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Practice Owner

Associate veterinarian works with the practice owner to define and implement practice medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care. They deliver medical, surgical and dental care to patients.  The Associate Veterinarian plays a key role in building and maintaining client relationships.  They may assist in supervising medical staff members in their daily medical duties when the Owner is not in the practice. This is a leadership position with the additional responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice achieves its goals.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Performs physical examinations using preliminary date provided by the veterinary technicians; diagnoses physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client.
• Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures; provides emergency service in accordance with hospital policy.
• Interprets the results of laboratory procedures and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets ultrasounds.
• Prescribes medications in accordance with manufacturers label instructions and uses. Understands common side-effects and common drug interactions with other medications.
• Promptly and accurately updates client records in support of the SOAP reporting method.
• Understands and carries out treatment orders from other veterinarians; makes necessary changes in treatment plan when diagnostic results support the decision to do so.
• Is active in professional organizations and community activities and complete CE requirements.
• Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds and maintains morale, maintains core values and standards.
• Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.
• Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the patient and client centered environment.
• Delivers in house medical training to the support staff when asked to do so.
• Works toward and attains practice productivity standards.
• Promotes cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a cohesive unit.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Demonstrates the practice’s core values of trust, integrity, commitment and compassion toward clients and patients
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent medical and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship skills with both staff and clients.
• Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for a quality practice; ability to work as a team member as well as a doctor.
• Working knowledge of and interest in the business aspect of a veterinary practice.
• Willingness to perform management responsibilities.
• Willingness to work emergencies or extra hours when needed.
• Interest in marketing and growth of the practice.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients.
• Work almost constantly in the presence of other staff members and clients.
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits. ·

 Perform basic computer skills, type 45 words per minute.

• Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs).

Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.

• Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious disease

Applicant must be a licensed veterinarian in the state of Florida, hold USDA accreditation, and DEA license.  

Compensation is commensurate with experience.  Benefits provided.