Highway Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community of Bowie, Maryland since 1969. Our full-service animal hospital is outfitted with the most advanced veterinary equipment and a passionate health care team that loves every individual animal entrusted in our care. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Beyond a commitment to surpassing customer expectations, our most defining trait is the connection we make with every pet and their owner. All who arrive at our doors may enter as clients but walk out as family. Highway Veterinary Hospital has a Google Rating of 4.8 starts out of over 400 reviews, and is proud to be a member of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, and have a Better Business Bureau rating of A+. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today! 

Our operating hours are Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm.

Highway Veterinary Hospital is proud to have been named Readers Choice Winner by The Bowie-Blade News from 2011-2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, and were 2015 finalists for Readers Choice for The Capital.

Check us out at https://www.highwayvet.com/ 

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Description

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Maryland
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery is a plus

About Highway Veterinary Hospital

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