In addition to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of practicing small animal medicine, ie. Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics, candidates should:

• Follow hospital guidelines for out patient, hospitalized and surgery patients and treatment plans to ensure best patient care and client service are met
• Answer client questions and provide education on various aspects of animal care and treatment.              
• Humanely euthanize animals when it has been mutually agreed upon by the patient’s owner.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and patient records.
• Train and supervise team members who handle and care for animals; as needed.
• Deal with clients and employees in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact and profession
• Participate in business development as instructed by management and/or ownership.
• Attend team meetings and other pertinent in-house training.
• Function in a variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of patient care.
• Communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively with patients, owners, peers, business owner and management, and team members showing compassion, integrity and concern for others. Communication includes speech, reading and writing.
• Be able to incorporate new information from peers, and medical literature in formulating diagnoses and plans.
• Show good judgment in patient assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic planning; associate must be able to identify and communicate this knowledge to others when appropriate.
• Be able to Multi-task.
• Have strong computer skills in order to obtain and enter client information, order laboratory and diagnostic tests, and receive and send messages.
• Be Willing to expand responsibilities based on personal growth/position within the organization
• Enjoy the process of providing best medicine and client service