Veterinarian - Guilford-Jametown Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

$160K — $175K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • Current State Veterinary License
  • DEA registration (to be maintained)
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in veterinary practice
  • Strong diagnostic, clinical, surgical, and dental skills
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to high-quality veterinary care

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient exams and medical evaluations
  • Communicate effectively with clients and educate them about pet care
  • Perform diagnostic procedures and surgical interventions
  • Maintain precise medical records and documentation
  • Handle pharmacy duties, including medication prescriptions
  • Foster teamwork and staff efficiency within the hospital
  • Collaborate with management on hospital operations and priorities

Benefits

  • Signing, retention, and relocation packages available up to $75,000
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with discretionary contributions
  • Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster care
  • Emotional wellbeing support and resources
  • Generous continuing education (CE) allowances
  • Team member discounts for pet services
  • Grant Circle for team member support during hardships
  • Culturally vibrant work environment supported by national resources
Full Job Description
Position Overview
  • We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to join our team at Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager.
  • Medical Leadership opportunities are available!!
  • At Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital, we take the health and well-being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions, and encouraging a well-rounded work/life balance. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, quality health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, generous continuing education allowance and additional paid time off, numerous discounts through our partners and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees.
  • Greensboro is a lovely city with a low cost of living. You'll enjoy craft breweries and distilleries and excellent local restaurants along with plenty of sporting events. UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and Wake Forest University are all nearby. We are 3 hours from the beach and 1 1/2 hours from the mountains. Greensboro has an active cycling community with lots of trails and a greenway that runs through the city for cyclists to enjoy. There are multiple lakes for kayakers and boaters.
  • Leadership opportunities are available for a DVM that wants to take their career to the next level.

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
  • Compensation ranging $160,000 - $175,000+
  • Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
  • Performance based bonus with no negative accrual options available!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
  • 401(k) with discretionary contribution
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
  • Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at [email protected]

Key Responsibilities
  • Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
  • Client communication and education
  • Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
  • Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
  • Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
  • Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
  • Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
  • Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)
  • Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
  • Current State Veterinary License
  • DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
  • 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Excellent surgical and dental skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
  • 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.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • 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.


Pay Range

$160,000-$175,000 USD

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