Associate Veterinarian

CityVet•Westminster, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for completing all scheduled appointments, drop-off appointments, walk-ins, and surgeries in a timely and accurate manner. This includes treating and addressing wounds and performing dental surgeries, while monitoring anesthesia administration with the support of the Veterinary Technician (VT) team. The role involves educating clients verbally and in writing on pet care, including wound care, wellness protocols, illnesses, medication use, and post-surgery expectations. The veterinarian will also perform patient triage, educate clients on wellness, preventative care, diagnostics, treatments, medications, and surgeries, and demonstrate proficiency in diagnostic procedures like radiographs, ultrasound, clinical pathology, and physical exams. Client communication regarding diagnoses and treatment plans must be timely and adhere to CityVet policies. The position requires preparing and presenting treatment options and cost estimates to clients, ensuring accurate invoicing, and maintaining a current veterinarian license and DEA registration, including fulfilling continuing education requirements. Collaboration with the Partner/Lead Veterinarian and facility team is expected for resolving customer complaints. The Associate Veterinarian will support the VT Team and facility staff, maintain positive relationships, and ensure the security and safety of clients, animals, team members, and facility equipment. High standards of personal and professional appearance, cleanliness, and sanitation are required, along with maintaining quality control of operations, client care, client service, and client records. All tasks assigned by the supervisor must be completed.

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine, or foreign equivalent, and valid Colorado state veterinarian license.
One (1) year of related work experience.
Any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
Maintain current license to practice and DEA registration.
Adhere to all legal and ethical requirements to maintain good standing (including any and all CE requirements).

Responsibilities

Complete all scheduled appointments, drop-off appointments, walk-in appointments, surgeries, treat and address wounds, dental surgeries, including monitoring the administration of anesthesia with the help of the Veterinary Technician (VT) team for all assigned patients.
Aid in the admission and discharge of patients by communicating with clients through client education, both written and verbal, on all topics related to pet care, including but not limited to proper wound care, wellness protocols, illness, medication dosages and use, and expectations following surgery.
Effectively administer proper patient triage protocols based on client and facilities needs and capabilities in a timely and effective manner.
During exams, educate clients on wellness, preventative care, diagnostic approaches, treatment options, medications and surgeries with confidence and poise.
Demonstrate proficiency in performing all common diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, ultrasound, clinical pathology, and physical exam.
Manage client communications regarding diagnosis and treatment of patients in a timely manner according to CityVet policies and procedures.
Follow all policies, protocols, and standards of care as outlined by the CityVet Clinicians’ Council and Home Office.
Prepare and present treatment options and estimated costs to clients and ensure proper invoicing of delivered services and products once completed.
Maintain current license to practice and DEA registration and adhere to all legal and ethical requirements to maintain that good standing (including any and all CE requirements).
Work with the Partner/Lead Veterinarian and facility team to resolve customer complaints and arrive at appropriate resolutions in a timely and effective manner.
Support the Veterinary Technician (VT) Team and facility staff as needed and maintain a positive and cooperative relationship with all CityVet team members.
Preserve the security and safety of all clients, animals, team members, client information, facility and facility equipment by monitoring and correcting any unsafe conditions within the capabilities available.
Maintain the highest standards of personal and professional appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and presentation according to CityVet policies and procedures.
Maintain quality control of operations, client care, client service, and client records during scheduled shifts.
Complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor.