- Poultney Veterinary Hospital is seeking a part to full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to join our team in Poultney, VT.
Poultney Veterinary Hospital is a rapidly growing small animal practice offering high quality, customized veterinary medical care to dogs and cats. Our mission is to provide superior veterinary services by listening to client concerns, encouraging proper preventative care and educating owners about nutrition, behavior and treatments. The practice owner has a special interest in reproduction and canine behavior, as well as alpaca medicine, and is willing to mentor an interested associate. Most importantly, we all get along, work as a team and have fun while providing excellent customer service and patient care!! Responsibilities: - Build long-term relationships with clients by treating them with professionalism and compassion, listening to their concerns and advocating for their pets
- Gather pertinent histories and perform complete physical examinations
- Provide progressive, high quality medical, surgical and dental care
- Educate clients about preventive care as well as nutritional and behavioral needs
- Maintain thorough, accurate medical/surgical records
- Communicate well with support staff to provide superior patient care
- Minimize fear in patients by incorporating proper behavioral techniques
- Provide take-home instructions and follow-up visits
- 4 day work week
- No after hours or emergency work, but will work some Saturday mornings/month
Basic Qualifications: - A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or comparable degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing in VT
- Must have or get veterinary accredidation within 6 months
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Be professional and courteous with support staff and clients
Salary and Benefits: - Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Strong mentoring environment
- Paid vacation
- Retirement plan after 6 months of employment
- Health Insurance
- Liability and malpractice insurance
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Discounted Veterinary Care
Company Profile: This privately owned practice was purchased in mid 2017 and is growing at a tremendous rate, yet we continue to focus on individualized patient care. We are planning to offer more comprehensive canine reproduction services once we meet staffing needs. Additionally, we also work with the VT Fish and Game Service triaging injured wildlife, although the candidate would not be required to provide this service if not interested. Come join a super-motivated team, including a Certified Veterinary Technician Specialist (VECCS)! Many renovations and new equipment being purchased regularly. Nestled between the Adirondack and Green Mountains, the area offers the amenities of Lake George in NY, as well as many outdoor recreational opportunities in VT. Poultney is a small town close to Rutland and Manchester, VT and is surrounded by mountains, lakes, state parks and ski areas. Visit our website at www.poultneyvets.com. |
