Would you like to live and work close to Virginia Beach and the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina? Hickory Veterinary Hospital is located midway between them in Chesapeake, Virginia. We are a full-service hospital, providing exceptional veterinary care to dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets. Our hospital has a ratio of 1.5 Licensed Veterinary Technicians per DVM. We welcome pet patients needing regular medical, surgical, and dental care. We also offer repro services, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Food Therapy. Our outstanding team of Licensed Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Client Service Representatives, and Kennel Attendants all provide attentive and accomplished support to our doctors as well as our clients. We are growing our hospital and seeking a passionate and caring DVM to join us.
Our Veterinarians provide the highest quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of utmost importance. It is important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of their own family.
Description
- Develop a rapport with clients and determine the best course of care for their pets; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a manner that delivers the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines, prophylactic laboratory and dental procedures, and appropriate nutritional products.
- Maintain accurate client/patient medical and surgical records and ensure all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist and support colleagues in follow-up and future management of patients.
- Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine. Attend Continuing Education meetings and webinars.
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
- Treat every client like family and each patient like your very own pet.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is applying.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow doctors and hospital teammates.
- Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
- Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients.
We support our team members with a variety of programs designed for personal and professional growth including:
Benefits
- Industry-Leading PTO Program: At SVP, we like to call it TRUE PTO--because here, you can actually take personal time off without worrying about making up lost production when you get back.
- High Producers Bonus: Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal.
- Maternity Leave: FULL PAY for four weeks, plus short-term disability at 60% of your salary.
- SVP Leadership Academy: An executive education experience designed to develop your business leadership acumen.
- Doctor Mentorship Program: New DVMs are paired with experienced mentor DVMs for a year-long customized learning experience.
- Flexible Compensation Structure: Get paid in a way that works for you.
- 401(k): Our teammates receive a 100% match on the first 3% they put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Continuing Education Allowance: Our teammates receive 24 hours PTO allowance hours each year exclusively for CE.
Our team members also enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package.
Your Health - Covered:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Counseling
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
- Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
Your Family - Covered:
- DVM Maternity Leave
- Caring for Elderly Family
- Returning to Work After a Baby
- Divorce
- Moving to a New Community
- Grieving for a Lost Loved One
- Military Family Matters
- Job Relocation
- Buying or Selling a Home
Your Finances - Covered:
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Budgeting and Financial Guidance
- Professional Liability Coverage
- $5000 Relocation Allowance
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- Retirement Planning
- Will and Testament Planning
- Tax Issues
- Identify Theft Recovery
- Legal Counseling
- Teammate Assistance Program
So, what’s the culture like at SVP?
In a word...Amazing. (There’s a reason why we have the highest DVM retention rate in the country.)
Our brand in a nutshell: You + SVP | Amazing Together
Amazing Together encompasses SVP’s living standard of excellence as a team and the positive impact we deliver for our partners, teammates, clients, pets and communities.
Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.
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