Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals•Louisville, KY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced relief Veterinarian to help with patient care at our Hospital. Providing professional medical, nutritional, wellness and diagnostic treatment of dogs and cats. Maintaining an average of 20 minute appointments. The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Requirements

Professional mannerism and appearance.
Good interpersonal skills.
Positive and friendly attitude.
Ability to communicate directions and instructions clearly and effectively.
Ability to make decisions.
Respect for clients and their pets.
Willingness to learn and use the computer.
Ability to work under stress.
Practice the highest standard of medicine.
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent from an accredited university.
A license to practice in the state in which she/he is employed.
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40lbs when necessary.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the phone.
Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, scalpels, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Responsibilities

Providing professional medical, nutritional, wellness and diagnostic treatment of dogs and cats.
Maintaining an average of 20 minute appointments.
Maintain accurate medical records.
Uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
Directs and guides Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and other employees interacting with patient care.