Irvine Pet Complex is seeking a Full Time Associate Veterinarian who is client service focused, with a strong interest in surgery. We are proud of our team of great doctors and professional veterinary staff. We strive to have the best and most comprehensive veterinary services available to our clients. We practice state of the art medicine – offering in house labs, digital radiology, ultrasound, acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and full service boarding. To best serve our clients, we are open seven days a week, which also provides the opportunity for flexible doctor scheduling.
Position Overview:
Help to develop and maintain a high quality; efficient and effective medical team, by fostering an environment of trust, teamwork and accountability. Work in tandem with the Hospital Manager and reports directly to the Regional Manager.
Essential Position Functions:
- Comprehensive Patient Work-Ups
- Obtain a complete history in conjunction with the technician.
- Perform thorough physical exams, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and body condition score for each patient.
- Make notes on the master health form with any problems and diagnosis.
- Recommend all appropriate comprehensive diagnostic screenings.
- Correctly interpret diagnostic results.
- Client Communication and Education
- Communicate medical findings, recommended diagnostics, prognosis, and the recommended plan to the pet owner. Make notes in the chart to record all such conversations.
- Note any recommendations declined by the pet owner in the medical record.
- Provide status reports to the client on hospitalized patients' condition in a timely manner.
- Perform timely discharge appointments and ask the pet owner if they have any questions.
- Respond to client phone calls in a timely manner.
- Diagnostic Procedures & Surgery
- Perform appropriate pre-op exams and diagnostics.
- Practice good surgical techniques.
- Ability to use and delegate appropriate surgical prep techniques with the technician.
- Call back clients with results of diagnostic tests and provide a copy with interpretation for the pet owner.
- Review discharge instructions with the technician or pet owner.
- Medical Record Responsibilities
- Record patient exams in medical records using SOAP format.
- Follow AAHA guidelines for medical records.
- Complete records by the end of the business day. No records are permitted to leave the hospital.
- Fully document all patient care to ensure good case management.
- Complete medical records in a legible and complete manner.
- Pharmacy Duties
- Prescribe appropriate medication for patient conditions with appropriate dosing.
- Approve prescriptions and review labels for accuracy.
- Maintain the security of controlled drugs.
- Monitor inventory levels of controlled substances.
- Log controlled substances consistently.
- Promotes Teamwork & Staff Efficiency
- Assist in keeping appointments running on time.
- Clearly communicate instructions to staff in a respectful manner.
- Willingness to assist staff with their duties when needed.
- Communicate pertinent information to colleagues for efficient case management.
- Promote a positive attitude throughout the practice.
- Answer the persistent ringing phone when necessary.
- Be available to colleagues and management when off duty for matters that cannot wait until the next business day.
- Financial Responsibilities
- Correctly estimate client invoices.
- Clearly communicate costs to clients.
- Follow hospital guidelines for client payment and credit policies.
- Appropriately use and conserve clinic resources.
- Continuing Education Responsibilities
- Share information gathered at continuing education meetings with colleagues.
- Assist in teaching at staff meetings.
- Assist with mentoring and training staff members.
- Attend at least 80% of on-site staff training and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications:
- Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
- Current State Veterinary License.
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
- Five plus years of experience in a veterinary practice.
- Experience overseeing Veterinary Technicians and Assistants as well as other hospital or practice staff.
- Must demonstrate a desire to continue learning in veterinary care and participate in leading staff training.
Pay Range: $130,000 — $160,000 USD
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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