Overview

We are one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception,

Join a fantastic AAHA-accredited and AAFP-certified cat friendly practice at Southwind Animal Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee) in providing comprehensive, compassionate care to our loyal clients and their companions.  We are looking for an additional veterinarian to be a part of our amazing team, either part time or full-time!

Our hospital currently includes two veterinarians with over a decade in practice each and a team of dedicated, skilled veterinary technicians and assistants. Our current DVM team has a strong interest in dentistry, behavior, and internal medicine – doctors are encouraged to pursue their areas of interest and work up cases thoroughly in-house, while knowing that specialist referral is easily accessible for those challenging cases.  New graduates are welcome to apply!

  • A full-time position includes a four day per week schedule and rotating Saturdays (1 in 3)
  • A part-time position could be arranged for two to three days per week and rotating Saturdays (1 in 3)
  • DVMs are “on call” for issues with in-clinic boarding patients only, for the duration of the weekend following their Saturday shift.
  • A medical director option can be negotiated for experienced DVMs with an interest in a leadership role.

Competencies:

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
  • Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
  • Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
  • Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Qualifications:

  • Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
  • Current State Veterinary License.
  • DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
  • Experience overseeing Veterinary Technicians and Assistants as well as other hospital or practice staff.
  • 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.

Named one of Time Magazine’s Greatest 100 Places of 2021, Memphis is an excellent place to enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a low cost of living. Germantown and Collierville have an excellent public school system and are an easy commute to work. Plenty of outdoor attractions and Beale Street, Graceland, world-famous barbecue restaurants, several craft breweries and the Memphis Zoo are all convenient to Hillcrest.  Our arts and music scene are vibrant and growing!

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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