Description

Sunderland Animal Hospital - Sunderland, MA

Position Overview:
Performs a full range of professional veterinary duties, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. Veterinarian can work independently relying on sound clinical reasoning and judgement to manage cases.

Requirements:

• Doctorate in veterinary medicine or equivalent
• Massachusetts licensure or ability to obtain Massachusetts licensure
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A commitment to providing outstanding client service and animal medicine
• Comfort utilizing computer-based practice management record-keeping and software
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to charge clients appropriately for all products and services rendered.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to properly restrain patients when necessary.
• Have time management skills to complete tasks in a reasonable and appropriate time period.

Responsibilities:

Patient and Client Care

• Performs routine medical examinations, selects appropriate diagnostic procedures, and establishes appropriate therapeutic protocols based on sound clinical judgement and interpretation of diagnostic findings.
• Performs routine surgeries. Asks for advice or assistance when necessary.
• Treats animals humanely, and shows compassion and concern for patient well-being.

Client Relations

• Actively listens to clients. Communicates clearly so clients understand treatment recommendations. Expresses empathy and compassion.

Medical Records

• Maintains accurate records. Uses PIMS to develop appropriate treatment plans and recommendations.
• Completes case records in a timely fashion.

Leadership and Management

• Follows the established rules and policies that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
• Communicates the practice’s objectives to the team. Motivates staff and helps build and maintain morale. Maintains core values and standards.
• Promote a positive and cooperative working environment. Understands the value of teamwork, and enthusiastically and willingly performs as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit.

Personal Conduct

• Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
• Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
• Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties

Additional Duties

• Attend departmental and staff meetings as scheduled