Millersport Small Animal Clinic is a well-established, busy practice which has sustained incredible growth in recent years. We are a fully private practice that is family owned and operated. We provide primary care, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dental procedures, and limited emergency services during regular business hours. We are located in the upscale suburb of Getzville, New York. We have 2 doctors currently on staff as well as 6 licensed veterinary technicians. We are looking for a Veterinarian who thrives in a busy environment and is flexible.
Our practice is exclusively small animal and is roughly 65% canine and 35% feline in make-up. We are currently undergoing building expansion that will bring our room total from 4 to 7. We have a surgery suite, treatment areas, digital dental and general xray, ultrasound, Idexx reference lab and in-house CBC, Chemistry and UA analyzers. We maintain a well-stocked in-house pharmacy.
The greater Buffalo/Niagara region has all of the amenities of a much larger city with a small town feel. We boast diverse neighborhoods, short commutes, excellent dining and food culture, distinctive and historic architecture, two professional sports teams, and low cost of living. We are located 30 minutes from the Canadian border and 2 hours from Toronto making weekend adventuring easily accessible. We have nearby access to two great lakes, the Niagara River and one of the seven wonders of the world.
Associate Veterinarian Job Summary
The associate veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the practice owners/managing doctors and support staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides excellent client service to our clients and care to our patients. Job responsibilities include:
- Building rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to and empathizing with their concerns.
- Performing physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Communicating with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventative health care, and nutritional needs.
- Maintaining client and patient medical/surgical records and ensuring that all necessary logs are kept up to date through established hospital protocols.
- Staying current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medical best practice.
- Assisting in the development of the paraprofessional medical staff and support staff to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Presenting and maintaining a positive and professional image of our hospital in both the veterinary medical community and to the general public.
The necessary skills and basic qualifications are as follows:
- Must be a doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) or hold a related degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure must be in good standing to practice in the state of New York.
- Must be committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with hospital team members in a positive and constructive way.
- Able to make medical decisions confidently and efficiently while managing time and tasks appropriately.
- Modeling a professional and courteous manner at all times with all staff and clients.
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
- Graduate of an AVMA accredited program or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification.
It is the policy of the hospital to afford equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled veteran.
Benefits
- Full time or Part time
- Flexible Scheduling
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Hospital Discounts
- Family Owned, Private Practice
- Experienced and Dedicated Support Staff
Qualifications
- Must have a license in good standing in New York State.
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth.
- Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification.
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent customer service to our clients and advancing the quality of medicine in the practice to best serve our patients.
- Building rapport with clients by listening, empathizing and gathering all information about their concerns.
- Performing physical examinations as well as diagnostic, medical and surgical/dental procedures with the highest quality care being ever considerate of the patients' stress levels and comfort.
- Communicating effectively with clients on topics such as diagnosis, treatment plans, preventative healthcare, nutrition, behavior, and prognosis.
- Maintaining client/patient medical records and in-hospital logs with accuracy in accordance with established hospital protocols.
- Staying current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
- Assisting in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional customer service.
- Presenting a positive and professional image of the hospital in both the professional community and with the general public.
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