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Posted: 13-Sep-23
Location: DeRidder, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 15819
At Hayes Veterinary Hospital, we are animal-lovers to the core, and we offer our patients a higher level of compassion, as well as expert medical care. We’re adding a Veterinarian to our amazing team!
Hayes Veterinary Hospital is an established practice that has been providing high quality service to the community of DeRidder, LA for many years. DeRidder is located in Southwest Louisiana. Our veterinarians are committed to providing the highest quality veterinary care possible to cats, dogs, livestock, bovines, small ruminants, and more!
We offer competitive pay to go along with the relaxed atmosphere that comes with the "Small Town" lifestyle. If you are motivated and interested in working in an environment that values teamwork and a good work-life balance, we would love to talk with you.
We offer an attractive compensation & benefit package that includes:
- Competitive Starting Base Salary + production
- Attractive bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, & 401K match
- Attractive PTO, a schedule that will provide a healthy work-life Balance – 4-days per week, and rotating Saturdays
- CE, Paid Licensing, DEA, dues & fees
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
