sign on bonus and relocation assistance offered! PTO, benefits, CE and CE allowance
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
Would you like to work for a high-quality veterinary clinic with a friendly team? Goodwin Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited hospital. We are a fast-paced veterinary hospital with four wonderful doctors that specialize in small animal medicine and surgery, with one doctor specializing in exotics. We have provided veterinary care to the Montgomery, Alabama area for over 40 years. We offer digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, laser surgery, laser therapy, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental suite, and in-house lab equipment.
We are proud to have been named one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics in Montgomery" in the Montgomery Advertiser's Readers Choice Awards and "Best Animal Hospital in Montgomery" by LocalBest.com!
We would love to welcome you into our compassionate, friendly, and knowledgeable team. The only way to do great work is to love what you do!
Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance offered for Qualified Candidates!
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 Alabama
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