Locum Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
  • Arizona State Board license in good standing.
  • Drug Enforcement Agency license preferred.
  • Proven ability to perform basic surgeries with standard medical instruments.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
  • Client service-focused with compassionate commitment to pet care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide preventative care and treatment for pets.
  • Conduct thorough diagnoses of diseases and injuries.
  • Perform basic surgical procedures as required.
  • Communicate effectively with clients about pet care.
  • Advocate for pets and present treatment recommendations to clients.
  • Ensure high standards of client service and satisfaction.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously under distracting conditions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid vacation and sick days.
  • 401(k) plan for retirement savings.
  • Generous employee pet discounts.
  • Competitive compensation package.
Full Job Description
The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.

Capabilities and Experience (can do)
  • Ability to multi-task - Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.


  • Communication skills - Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style, and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job-specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.


  • Organizational ability - Demonstrates a systematic approach to carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.


  • Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including the use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.


  • Client service skills - Consistently ensure the team provides the client with attentive, courteous, and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.


  • Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current condition and long-term health. Act as an advocate for the Pet.


Experience, Education and/or Training
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
  • License in good standing with the Arizona State Board
  • License with the Drug Enforcement Agency is preferred
  • Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including the use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.


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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).

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