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Posted: 17-Mar-23
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Type: Full Time
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West Jordan Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice!
We are located less than 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate patient care at reasonable rates. Our loyal clients are like part of the family, with many frequenting our full-service veterinary hospital since its inception in 1983. We are looking for a doctor that will enjoy collaborating with colleagues, developing their skill set, and being a part of our growing business.
What We’re Offering:
- Flexible schedule (3 or 4-day work week) with no on-call or after-hours emergency duties
- Competitive ProSal compensation package
- Generous PTO - we never deny time off and schedule efficiently to maximize your time off!
- Exciting CE allowance, customized to meet your professional goals and passions
- 4 Day workweek with emphasis on work/life balance
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Uniform Allowance
- Mentorship
About West Jordan Veterinary Hospital
- 3 veterinarians on staff and ready to collaborate
- Mentorship from Dr. Nemelka
- Highly supportive hospital management team and support staff that are ready to set you up for success
- Six exam rooms, treatment area, dual dental suite, and surgery room
- In-House laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistries, urinalysis and sediments, and various IDEXX tests run by technicians. We also have a close association with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories
- Digital X-ray system with superb, readable “films” in eight seconds
- Ultrasonic dental system
- Digital Dental X-ray system
- Isoflurane anesthesia and electro surgery
- Complete pharmacy - large inventory of established pharmaceuticals
- Newest version AVIMARK computerization which streamlines the management of client database of more than 12,000 animals
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
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 the applicant is to be employed
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the 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
About the Area
- Consistently top-ranked “happiest” city in the US - #1 happiest state for 2021 and #2 happiest state for 2020
- World-class hiking and skiing accessible less than 30 minutes from downtown
- National Parks; Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef
- Affordable housing market with projected growth
- Booming job market in Salt Lake City and “Silicon Slopes”