VETERINARIAN
Company: Banfield
Location: Annandale
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Locum Veterinarian Summary of Job Purpose and Function The
primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to
provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and
injuries of Pets. Essential Responsibilities and Tasks - Ensure the
Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe
restraining techniques, following standard protocols and
maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam
rooms and labs. - Obtain relevant information and history from
clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records. -
Educate clients about preventative care, Pet health needs, any
diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related
information. - Provide professional, efficient and exceptional
service including prescribing and administering preventative care
for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases
and injuries of Pets. - Effectively communication diagnosis and
treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client. - Ensure
local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper
maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log. - Understand
and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary
assistants and licensed veterinary technicians. - Other job duties
as assigned. Hiring Qualifications 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 in 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 use of all standard medical instruments and
equipment. - Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability
to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in
handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical
solutions. - Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team
provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative
service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering
great service. - Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently
follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram
format. Can provide directions. - 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. - Mathematical ability - Ability to
add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and
percent; ability to convert units of measurement. - Computer skills
- Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized
software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. - Management
ability - Effectively enforces policies. Achieves high productive
output while maintaining high morale. Encourages efforts toward
common goals. Understands and utilizes a coaching/counseling
philosophy for performance management. Attitudes (will do) -
Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion
in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems;
presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or
procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and
small tasks need to be done. - Integrity - Firmly adheres to the
values and ethics of Banfield, Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty,
discretion, and sound judgment. - Cooperativeness - Willing to work
with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary;
promptly share relevant information with others. - Flexibility - Is
open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to
perform all tasks assigned. - Independence - Able and willing to
perform tasks and duties without supervision. - Tolerance for
Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive can do outlook, rebounds
quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains
composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful
situations. Special Working Conditions - Ability to be confident
around Pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.) - Client
needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week
to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires
special hours including working weekends and evenings. - Must have
mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and
language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English
language) to perform the duties proficiently. - The noise level in
the work environment is moderately high. - Ability to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to
solve problems involving several variables. - Requires sufficient
ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital. -
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as
manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. - Requires good
hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability
to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate
equipment. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - Associate is
routinely exposed to a variety of Pets that may bite or scratch,
and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological
hazards and medication/controlled substances. - Minimal travel
required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
Experience, Education and/or Training - Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required. - License in good
standing with the applicable state veterinary board. - License with
the Drug Enforcement Agency required. - Proven ability to perform
all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical
instruments and equipment. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports
and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work
environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran,
or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet
Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield
location. WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital - strongly supports and values the
uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where
diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status
as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital
complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield
location.
Keywords: Banfield, Reston , VETERINARIAN, Healthcare , Annandale, Virginia
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