Veterinarian | Highland Animal Hospital
About The Position
Highland Animal Hospital is seeking a hard-working, fun-spirited, and compassionate veterinarian to join their busy and community-rooted small animal practice in West Texas. The clinic is fast-paced, team-oriented, and dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and client service. This is a full-time associate position in a practice that has been serving the community since 1961. The clinic offers a highly skilled and supportive team of veterinary technicians capable of assisting with blood draws, radiographs, ultrasound, and more. They also boast a well-established, busy caseload with strong client relationships and a collaborative, team-focused work environment. The community is described as welcoming, with a slower pace of small-town living, yet conveniently located within easy driving distance of larger towns and cities. The area also has strong school districts and a local junior college.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about small animal medicine and surgery.
- Energetic, dependable, and a team player.
- Comfortable in a busy, fast-moving practice.
- Committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
