Aiken Animal Hospital, founded in 2003, has the utmost respect for the human-animal bond, and strives to treat pets as we ourselves would want to be treated. Our mission is to provide excellent quality, compassionate care, and life-long health for our patients. Our brand new, 6,000 sq.ft. facility is well equipped with Idexx full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, Cornerstone software, and a complete surgery suite.
We have an exceptional team with particular interests in all aspects of animal care. Our family-oriented team is committed to providing clients with high quality veterinary care while maintaining an atmosphere of respect, support, and continued education. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated teammate to join us!
Sign-On Bonus offered.
Responsibilities / Qualifications
- Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver 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 and appropriate nutritional products.
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
- Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
- 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 own pet.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of South Carolina.
- Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
- Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
- Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Proficiency in surgery a plus.
We support our team members with programs designed for personal and professional growth including:
- 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 earn a production bonus of 30% of all revenue generated above $750K a year.
- Maternity Leave: FULL PAY for four weeks, plus short-term disability at 60% of your salary.
- SVP Leadership Academy: Designed to develop your business leadership acumen to drive success around your hospital’s culture, team development, and operations.
- Doctor Mentorship Program: New DVMs are paired with experienced mentor DVMs for a year-long customized learning experience.
- Peer Network: Enjoy 5,000+ phone-a-friend opportunities to veterinary professionals across the country.
- Dental Academy: Small-group boot camps and clinical rotations led by respected industry experts.
- DVM Teammate Referral Program: Get rewarded for making connections that turn into amazing hires.
- Flexible Compensation Structure: Get paid in a way that works for you.
- 401(k): 100% match on the first 3% and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Continuing Education Allowance: 24 hours PTO allowance each year exclusively for CE.
- Lead DVM positions available for those ready for the next step.
- Regional and Area Medical Director growth tracks.
- New Hospital Equity Incentives: Join as a founding DVM and get substantial financial benefits.
Our team members also enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package.
- 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
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.
You + SVP | Amazing Together
Let’s talk about your amazing future. Start the conversation with our teams today.
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