Midland Animal Clinic in Poway, California is seeking an Associate DVM to join our practice!

Midland Animal Clinic is looking to add another veterinarian to our well-established ?family practice? team. Our clinic has been a part of the Poway community for over 40 years.  Because we are located in ?Old Poway?, the outside of our building looks old-fashioned, but the inside is a state-of-the-art medical facility. We provide high quality wellness, medical and surgical care, with an emphasis on client communication. We want our clients to be confident that our staff is always working with them to provide the best care possible for their pets on an individual basis. Our staff is friendly, compassionate, hard-working and well trained.  We work together to maintain a positive work environment, and have many long-term employees as a result. Three of our veterinarians worked for us as technicians, and then returned to our clinic to work after vet school. Come join us!

For more information, please visit our website at www.midlandanimal.com

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:

?Modern, free-standing well-equipped facility

?Large Treatment Room with dedicated dental station

?ICU

?Complete Idexx in-house laboratory

?Whole-body digital radiography

?Brand new high speed dental unit and digital dental x-ray

?Tonopen

?Cold Laser therapy unit

?O2 cages for critical cardiopulmonary cases

?Surgical Specialists and Ultrasound Specialists available by appointment

?Experienced support staff

?Every veterinary specialty available within a 20-minute drive from the practice

?Nearby emergency and local veterinary specialists provide referral and after hours support

Poway, CA, in North San Diego County, is a wonderful family-oriented community.  It offers sunny weather, many local parks, hiking or riding trails, as well as a lake for fishing and boating. Poway Unified School District is nationally recognized as one of the top districts in the state. We have easy access to surfing or sunning at the beach, as well as hiking, camping and fishing in the mountains. Downtown San Diego is just a short drive away, with major attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Balboa Park museums and theaters, and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

Job Responsibilities

?Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns

?Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.

?Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.

?Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.

?Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.

?Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.

?Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

?A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.

?Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.

?Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.

?Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

?Works collaboratively with hospital team members.

?Makes decisions confidently and effectively.

?Manages time and tasks appropriately.

?Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

?Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.