Reelfoot Animal Hospital is searching for an experienced, full time Veterinarian at our full service veterinary hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Our unique practice provides services for canine, feline, equine, farm animal and exotics patients in Northwest Tennessee. We have a wonderful team of veterinarians with diverse experience levels ranging from 4 to 40 years, and a dedicated, tenured support staff, some of whom have been with the practice for decades. If you are a newer veterinarian we can offer dedicated mentorship and a solid support team. Those of you who have years of experience are encouraged to apply too, particularly if you have an interest in or experience and training in orthopedic surgery, as we would love to replace our retiring DVM with another strong surgeon, and can provide surgery mentorship to incoming doctors. Leadership opportunity available to the right candidate!
We offer industry leading benefits including full coverage health insurance, 401K with discretionary employer contribution, Paid Time Off, AVMA professional liability insurance, generous Continuing Education allowance, additional PTO for CE, VIN & Plumbs membership, pet care and partner discounts and reimbursement for membership and license fees. We take the health and well-being of our veterinarians seriously by offering flexible work schedules to encourage a healthy, well-rounded work-life balance.
Competencies:
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
- Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
- Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
- Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
Qualifications:
- Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
- Current State Veterinary License.
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
- 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.
Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Union City is a beautiful and historic Main Street community located in scenic Obion County, right along the Mississippi River. This unique micropolitan area was recently named #1 2021 Top Mississippi Rover Metros! Come check out our city that boasts a comfortable year-round climate, excellent school systems, and a low cost of living!
Learn more and apply by visiting www.petvetcareers.com or emailing your resume to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at LLynette@petvetcarecenters.com
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PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
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