Associate Veterinarian

Nemacolin Career • Farmington, PA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wooflands Animal Care Clinic at Nemacolin is seeking a qualified and professional Veterinarian to lead, develop, and manage the veterinarian team, including technicians and support staff. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing top-quality care, ensuring each animal receives consistent care that aligns with Nemacolin's luxury hospitality standards. This role requires a desire to provide exceptional guest service, drive a culture of quality care, and exemplify Nemacolin's guiding principles. The Veterinarian will establish trust with clients through effective preventive care, diagnostic workups, treatment plans, and client education. They will also perform hospital inspections, quality audits, and develop team members to ensure high standards of medical care and client service. This position advocates for preventive care and wellness plans, makes sound clinical decisions, and supports the veterinary hospital team. Compliance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substance laws, is essential. The role involves direct client interaction, relationship building, and collaboration with hospital leadership on career development. The Veterinarian will perform basic surgeries, educate clients and staff, and participate in professional organizations to enhance the clinic's reputation. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, charging for services, and mentoring externs are also key responsibilities. This position directly reports to the Director of Animal Life.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VDM)
• State Veterinary Board and DEA registration required prior to start date.
• Five (5) plus years of related veterinary experience.
• Ability to complete skill testing with near perfect scores.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft Office Programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Independently initiates, follows-up on, and completes assignments as well as special projects.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to interface professionally with business contacts and customers.
• Demonstrates interpersonal sound judgment and decision-making skills in directing administrative tasks, using discretion when necessary, understanding the potential impact on the department.

Nice To Haves

• Monday - Friday availability (subject to change to weekend hours and/or on-call)

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal and external guest service the Nemacolin way, going above and beyond for associates and guests.
• Drive the culture and delivery of quality care to ensure every pet receives consistent care aligning with Nemacolin's domains of quality.
• Deliver the highest level of veterinary care to every pet in a professional and ethical manner, ensuring an exceptional client and pet experience.
• Live and exemplify the guiding principles of Nemacolin Resort Inc. within self and team.
• Establish trust and gain the confidence and compliance of clients through effectively delivering appropriate preventive care, performing complete diagnostic workups, developing thorough treatment plans, communicating home care instructions, and planning follow-up visits.
• Perform regular hospital inspections and quality audits to ensure hospital compliance with industry, regulatory, and Nemacolin quality standards while building associate veterinarian, technician, and staff engagement.
• Develop associates and coach new hires to deliver an exceptional on-boarding and mentorship experience.
• Deliver veterinary quality KPIs to support the hospital, market, and practice revenue goals.
• Perform clinical skill and leadership competency development of the veterinary team to deliver high-quality medical care and outstanding client service.
• Advocate for preventive care and adoption of wellness plans.
• Assimilate information gathered through effective history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic workup to arrive at an appropriate and effective clinical decision.
• Support the veterinary hospital team through the daily schedule and caseload, delegating tasks to paraprofessionals and improving hospital efficiency.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws, along with appropriate medical record documentation.
• Address and resolve client concerns arising from the medical care of a pet.
• Work well with the hospital team, enjoying being a member of the larger veterinary community/profession.
• Develop strong lasting relationships with clients.
• Partner with hospital leadership and office manager to design a career development plan which may include medical, surgical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strive to achieve performance metrics outlined by the supervising team.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
• Practice evidence-based medicine and preventive care when data or guidelines exist, using sound judgment when they do not.
• Perform all basic surgeries with appropriate anesthesia, monitoring, and pain management.
• Educate clients and hospital associates to improve their level of knowledge about veterinary care and husbandry.
• Actively participate in local, state, and national veterinary organizations to cultivate relationships within the veterinary profession to promote Wooflands Veterinary Center’s brand reputation.
• Ensure hospital operations meet all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements including but not limited to compliance with controlled substance management and radiation safety.
• Charge for services rendered and products/prescriptions dispensed.
• Constantly strive to enhance medical quality, hospital efficiency, and hospital profitability.
• Mentor veterinary student externs.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Attractive 401(k) program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
• Paid time off
• Educational and career advancement support
• Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and activities
• Discounted associate meals, dry cleaning, and uniform services
• Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior