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We are seeking an experienced relief Veterinarian to help with patient care at our Hospital. Providing professional medical, nutritional, wellness and diagnostic treatment of dogs and cats. Maintaining an average of 20 minute appointments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Professional mannerism and appearance.

+ Good interpersonal skills.

+ Positive and friendly attitude.

+ Ability to communicate directions and instructions clearly and effectively.

+ Ability to make decisions.

+ Respect for clients and their pets.

+ Willingness to learn and use the computer.

+ Ability to work under stress.

+ Practice the highest standard of medicine.

+ Maintain accurate medical records.

+ Uphold the veterinary code of ethics.

Educations and Experience:

+ A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent from an accredited university.

+ A license to practice in the state in which she/he is employed.

Authority:

+ Directs and guides Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and other employees interacting with patient care.

Physical Requirements:

+ Dependable attendance is required.

+ Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.

+ Must be able to lift 40lbs when necessary.

+ This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

+ Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.

+ Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the phone.

+ Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, scalpels, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.

Competitive compensation. VCA is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com