Overview
Care Centers East Memphis in East Memphis, Tennessee, eagerly is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team! Our hospital has provided comprehensive, high-quality, affordable care to Memphis area pet owners since 1994. Care Centers is managed and supported by experienced, dedicated support staff, many of whom have been with the practice for over 15 years.
Equipment highlights:
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiology
- Therapeutic laser
- In-house lab suites
- On-Site pharmacy
- Advanced soft-tissue & orthopedic surgery
What can we offer experienced candidates?
- Minimum base salary of $130,000+
- Flexible hours such as 12 shifts per 4 weeks with full time benefits!
- Generous Sign On Bonus
- Travel Stipend
- Available for non-local candidates who would like to get to know our amazing town prior to committing to a move or who would prefer to maintain a home in a different city
- Experience Life Bonus
- Additional non-production based annual bonus aimed at helping you live your best life!
- Can be used for childcare, personal development, fitness memberships & travel, etc!
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.