Generous Sign-On Bonus Options Available
We are looking for veterinarians in these separate locations:
- Plainfield
- W. Lafayette
- Newport
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Lead
As a lead, you will perform the duties of an associate veterinarian and champion veterinary quality through a focus on regulatory and quality compliance. Act as Responsible Veterinarian for Veterinary and Pharmacy Board Permits, as required by federal, state, or local law.
- Advocate for pets and their quality of life; build long-term bonding relationships with clients; educate clients and hospital associates on all aspects of pet health.
- Practice evidence-based medicine and preventive care when data or guidelines exist, using sound judgment when they do not.
Who we are
We’re Banfield. You’ve probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive petcare. Now we’re the leading general veterinary care practice in America and we’d love to have you join our team.
We love pets. You know what else we love? Vets. We want to make sure our veterinarians feel supported so they can live their best lives AND practice medicine their own way. We do that by surrounding them with talented, passionate teammates and giving them amazing resources that help them stay fulfilled in and outside of work.
Banfield’s here for you so you can be there for pets!
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for veterinarians to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We believe in hiring doctors with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures, and we support veterinarians who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, teams, and communities.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian looking for a change, a new beginning at Banfield means an open door to explore the next best move in your professional career.
Role responsibilities
- Consult with the Practice Manager to ensure regulatory and quality compliance, including controlled substance management, radiation safety, charging consistency, equipment maintenance, clinical essentials, and other practice priorities. Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer for the hospital.
- Support the training of the veterinary provider team on Banfield guidelines and practices and supervise associates to ensure compliance.
- Support the development of technical medical skills for veterinary assistants/technicians and promote technician appointments.
- Lead the veterinary hospital team through the daily schedule and caseload, delegating tasks to paraprofessionals and improving hospital efficiency.
- Provide furry, feathered, and scaled pets with the best possible care, especially preventive care.
- Build close relationships with pets and the humans who love them.
- Work closely with teammates and cultivate a positive, dynamic work culture.
- Impact the future of veterinary medicine with your expertise and ways of practicing medicine.
- Exemplify the Mars Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom.
What we offer
Now the good stuff! We believe in taking care of our employees so they can take care of themselves, their family, and the pets they treat. We value work-life balance too! Here are just a few of the benefits veterinarians are eligible for:
- Competitive salary with paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and loved ones.
- Fertility and family-building assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Competitive referral program.
- Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match.
- Health Savings Account.
- Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
- Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Liability and malpractice insurance.
- Veterinary Student Debt Relief Programs.
- Mental health support and resources.
- Paid volunteering.
- Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets.
- A variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, RoyalCanin, fitness, cellular, and more.
Even more good stuff:
- Flexible scheduling.
- Ability to practice autonomous medicine.
- Locations all over the US to choose from.
- Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield and other divisions of Mars brands.
- Dedicated coaching support.
- Continuing education opportunities paid for by us.
- Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life.
- School loan assistance through our Student Debt Relief Program.
- Equity, inclusion, and diversity resources.
- Awesome opportunities to volunteer through the Mars Volunteer Program.
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