Veterinarian
Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary of Job Purpose and FunctionThe primary purpose and
function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative
care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of
Pets.Essential Responsibilities and Tasks - - - - - - - - - Ensure
the Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe
restraining techniques, following standard protocols and
maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam
rooms and labs. - - - - - - - - - Obtain relevant information and
history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical
records. - - - - - - - - - Educate clients about preventative care,
Pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and
other related information. - - - - - - - - - Provide professional,
efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and
administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and
diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets. - - - - - -
- - - Effectively communication diagnosis and treatment plan to
veterinary medical team and client. - - - - - - - - - Ensure local,
state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance
of the controlled substance inventory log. - - - - - - - - -
Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of
veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians. - - - -
- - - - - Other job duties as assigned. -Hiring Qualifications
-Capabilities and Experience (can do) - - - - - - - - - Ability to
multi-task - Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and
accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting
conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration. -
- - - - - - - - Communication skills - Reads, writes and speaks
fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary.
Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific
terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal
communication skills. - - - - - - - - - Organizational ability -
Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is
very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning
chaos into order. - - - - - - - - - Surgical skills - Proven
ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all
standard medical instruments and equipment. - - - - - - - - -
Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify,
analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling
difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions. -
- - - - - - - - Client service skills - Consistently ensures the
team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative
service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering
great service. - - - - - - - - - Intellectual ability - Accurately
and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written
or diagram format. Can provide directions. - - - - - - - - -
Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams
confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated
fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to
proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current
condition and long term health. Act as an advocate for the Pet. - -
- - - - - - - Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract,
multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent;
ability to convert units of measurement. - - - - - - - - - Computer
skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and
specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
- - - - - - - - - Management ability - Effectively enforces
policies. Achieves high productive output while maintaining high
morale. Encourages efforts toward common goals. Understands and
utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance
management. -Attitudes (will do) - - - - - - - - - Initiative -
shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking
appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents
options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes
on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to
be done. - - - - - - - - - Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values
and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion,
and sound judgment. - - - - - - - - - Cooperativeness - Willing to
work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary;
promptly share relevant information with others. - - - - - - - - -
Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and
is willing to perform all tasks assigned. - - - - - - - - -
Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without
supervision. - - - - - - - - - Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency -
Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from
frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and
friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations. -Special
Working Conditions - - - - - - - - - Ability to be confident around
Pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.) - - - - - - - - -
Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours
per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position
requires special hours including working weekends and evenings. - -
- - - - - - - Must have mental processes for reasoning,
remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing,
and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
proficiently. - - - - - - - - - The noise level in the work
environment is moderately high. - - - - - - - - - Ability to carry
out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to
solve problems involving several variables. - - - - - - - - -
Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties
while at hospital. - - - - - - - - - Ability to stand, walk, stoop,
kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move)
up to 50 pounds. - - - - - - - - - Requires good hand-eye
coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach
and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate
equipment. - - - - - - - - - Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -
- - - - - - - - Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of Pets
that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia,
radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
- - - - - - - - - Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor
visits and associate education.Experience, Education and/or
Training - - - - - - - - - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)
or equivalent degree required. - - - - - - - - - License in good
standing with the applicable state veterinary board. - - - - - - -
- - License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required. - - - - - -
- - - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use
of all standard medical instruments and equipment.Banfield Pet
Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all
individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is
embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information,
status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual
with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable
federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every Banfield location.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE,
SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Banfield Pet Hospital -
strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and
promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield
Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected
veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state
and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
Banfield location.
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