Emergency Veterinarian - Bay Area Veterinary Specialists
Location: San Leandro, California
Description: VCA Antech, Inc. is presently looking of Emergency Veterinarian - Bay Area Veterinary Specialists right now, this occupation will be presented in California. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialists is a large, multi-specialty 24-hour referral practice located in a state-of-the-art faci! lity in San Leandro (just 15 miles south of Berkeley) in the East Bay. The hospital is well established in the community with internists, cardiologists, and oncologists as well as, a surgeon and dermatologist. The clinic has a large emergency and urgent care case load and we have a boarded criticalist joining our team this August. Naturally, with all these specialists, we also have all the latest “toys†(diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring) that are needed to support them including a linear accelerator, C-Arm, CT, and DR.
We currently have an opening for an emergency veterinarian.. We are looking for candidates who have performed a small animal internship. The position consists of a 5 week rotating schedule that consists of day, swing, and overnight shifts. One of the great things about this schedule is that you have off two separate weeks and that is built into this rotating schedule!
As far as the area is concerned, what can we say? The East Bay h! as an ideal climate, world-class restaurants and cultural even! ts as well as short drives to some of the most beautiful scenery and prolific outdoor activities in the country. The Northern California Bay Area has it all - beaches, mountains, wine country, ocean, urban, all in one place. All that and a work environment that’s friendly and familial and enables you to practice the highest level of medicine with all the equipment, support and back up you need. The East Bay is a beautiful area but if it’s your heart’s desire to live in San Francisco, the big city is just a quick 30 minute drive away.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of VCA’s premier animal hospitals in one of the greatest regions in the country. If interested, please check out the website and apply below:
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The Associate Veterinarian â€"under the guidance of the Medical Director and with the support of the Regional Medical Directorâ€"carries out VCA’s promise to our clients: maki! ng their pet’s health our top priority and excellent service our goal. The Associate Veterinarian educates clients on, advocates for and strives to deliver the highest quality medical, surgical, dental and nutritional diagnostics, treatment, and preventative care to companion animals.
Skills and Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
Job Responsibilities
Develop a rappo! rt with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical ! examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort; recommend referral to another VCA doctor or specialist when this is likely to significantly improve the prognosis.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, fulfill VCA requirements for attending local VCA Continuing Education meetings and complete at least 30 hours of accredited C! E per year.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital and VCA in the professional community and to the general public.
Benefits
VCA rewards its team members with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Continuing Education allowance
Professional Liability Coverage
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Keywords: Associate Veterinarian, Associate Doctor, Doctor, General Practitioner, Staff Veterinarian, Staff Doctor, Veterinarian
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please! send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to VCA Antech, Inc..
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This occupation will be opened on: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:50:09 GMT
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