Lead Veterinarian

Southern Veterinary Partners • Cornelia, GA

155d

About The Position

Cornelia Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility located in the beautiful town of Cornelia, GA. Cornelia is close to a lot of great outdoor activities while still allowing easy access to Atlanta and Greenville, SC. With two additional sister hospitals in Cornelia/Clarksville, you have a strong local support team to collaborate and better serve our clients. At Cornelia Veterinary Hospital, it is our mission to provide high-quality health care and wellness services to help pets live a long, happy, and healthy life with their family. We offer services including routine/sick medical care, prophylactic/advanced dental care, acupuncture, and various surgical care. Our staff has access to recently upgraded dental equipment. Our doctors are supported by a tenured team of veterinary assistants and a licensed tech. With our network of 350+ hospitals, you will have the chance to learn and interact with other veterinarians and participate in mentorship and growth opportunities. If you are a passionate and caring team member, please apply today!

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems
• Generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client
• Educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols
• Assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet

Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%)
• High Producer Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• 24/7 Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees