Veterinarian (Feline Only)

National Veterinary Associates • Walnut Creek, CA

105d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Civic Feline Clinic in Walnut Creek, CA seeks an Associate DVM to join our thriving practice. Our staff is looking for the right personality to join our 6-doctor practice full-time in fulfilling our ongoing mission of helping cats live longer, happier, healthier lives from nose to tail and womb to tomb. We believe, profoundly, that our feline companions are unique animals with distinctive needs and that it is both our obligation and our privilege to provide all diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures in a manner that minimizes distress, anxiety, discomfort and suffering. With cat-friendly and fear-free approaches we advocate, passionately, preventative and therapeutic care as true partners in the ongoing well-being of our community's cats. From the color of paint on our walls to the scents in the air, from the way we welcome cats into our homes to the way we say goodbye at the end of a life well-lived, Civic Feline Clinic focuses uncompromisingly on providing the finest possible feline care. Please join us in making the most of their nine lives, each and every day!

Nice To Haves

• Passionate about cats
• Eager to learn the nuance and complexity of feline medicine
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Building long-term, sustainable relationships with clients as partners in their cats' lifelong care
• Performing physical examinations and diagnostic, medical, surgical and dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care using cat-friendly and fear-free practices to minimize patient stress and discomfort
• Communicating with and educating clients on topics including diagnoses, treatment plans, preventative health care, and nutritional needs
• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring all necessary logs are kept accurate and up-to-date through established protocols
• Remaining current on contemporary medical information and changes in feline veterinary medicine
• Assisting in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the finest care and exceptional client service
• Presenting a positive image of the hospital to the professional community and to the general public

Benefits

• Competitive pay from $120,000 - $160,000 base salary with production bonus opportunity
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision and more
• Generous compensation package customized to individual priorities regarding continuing education, professional development and healthy work/life balance
• Strong mentorship from experienced feline practitioners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services