Overview
Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists (AVES) is an Emergency and Specialty hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are a compassionate and enthusiastic group of professionals dedicated to a team approach to client and patient care. Our strength as a practice stems from our ability to collaborate and our devotion to the wellbeing of the animals in our care. We take time for every client who walks through our doors and care deeply for our patients. We are proud of the work we do and we are appreciated by our managers, co-workers and the community.
We are looking for just the right Oncologist to join our group of Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dentistry and Neurology specialists. We are interviewing for knowledgeable, effortless leaders who share our passion for innovation in medicine, continued education and warm, personal client care.
Within our practice, we rely on excellent communication skills between staff, managers and clients, as well as a positive and friendly attitude throughout the hospital. At AVES our Specialists, ER Doctors, Technicians, Assistants and Receptionists all work together to provide exceptional care and treatment for all of our patients. We value every member of our team and promote compassion and empathy as well as offering support and encouragement to peers. We continuously work to support an environment of consensus and teambuilding. It is this emphasis on our core values paired with our unparalleled commitment to the optimal patient care that makes us the unified and compelling practice that we are.
Our hospital features a solid reputation among our clients as well as with the surrounding referring veterinary community. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies are ready to assist you in providing patients the very best in care.
Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a knack for setting clients at ease and a love of teamwork. Beyond professional qualifications, a good candidate for us is defined by cultural fit. We invite you to apply for this open position and an opportunity to visit with us.
We offer a highly competitive compensation and excellent industry leading benefits package with quality health insurance (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HAS options), 401K retirement plans with employer contribution, paid time off, generous continuing education allowance and additional paid time off, numerous discounts through our partners and reimbursement for membership due including ACVIM, AVMA, and maintenance of board certification.
Qualifications:
- Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
- Current State Veterinary License.
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
- Must demonstrate a desire to continue learning in veterinary care and participate in leading staff training.
Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds