Small Animal Associate Veterinarian, Houston, Texas, USA

Job Details: This is a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

Here, the team is committed to educating clients in how to keep their pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and exercise. They stay on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remember that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It's important that their Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Description

Develop a rapport 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.

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, attend Continuing Education meetings.

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 in the professional community and to the general public.

Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university

Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying

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

Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients

A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Proficiency in surgery a plus

This company support their team members with A LOT of programs designed for personal and professional growth including:

Industry-Leading PTO Program

Here, they like to call it TRUE PTO-because here, you can actually take personal time off without worrying about making up lost production when you get back. Production-wise it's like you never left. Relaxation-wise, it's a game-changer.

High Producers Bonus

Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus pay-out of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!

Maternity Leave

FULL PAY for four weeks. Because mamas deserve it. Plus short-term disability at 60% of your salary (six weeks for natural birth, eight weeks for C-section), and all still in addition to your PTO. (P.S. We definitely want baby pics when you're ready to share!)

Leadership Academy

Here, they never stop investing in their people. And they're turning their great veterinarians into great leaders, as well. This executive education experience is designed to develop your business leadership acumen to drive success around your hospital's culture, team development, and operations. Instruction is led by a Vanderbilt University faculty member and includes a variety of guest experts and speakers.

And the list continues...

Doctor Mentorship Program: Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Peer Network: Enjoy 5,000+ phone-a-friend opportunities to veterinary professionals across the country who share the goal of a collaborative working environment.

Clinical Tracks Program: Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Cardiology.

DVM Teammate Referral Program: Get rewarded for making connections that turn into amazing hires.

Flexible Compensation Structure: Get paid in a way that works for you.

401(k): They're serious about investing in their people. Their teammates receive a hefty 100% match on the first 3% they put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.

Continuing Education & Development: Committed to helping teammates grow, they proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients.

Lead DVM positions available for those ready for the next step.

Regional and Area Medical Director growth tracks.

New Hospital Equity Incentives: Join as a founding DVM and get substantial financial benefits.

Team members also enjoy an extensive, comprehensive benefits package. When you're on their team, they've got you covered.

YOUR HEALTH- COVERED.

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Mental Health Counseling

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Life & Accident Insurance

Long & Short-term Disability Insurance

Teledoc- FREE doctor access 24/7

YOUR FAMILY- COVERED.

Programs offered to support you in matters such as...

DVM Maternity Leave

Caring for Elderly Family

Returning to Work After a Baby

Divorce

Moving to a New Community

Grieving for a Lost Loved One

Military Family Matters

Job Relocation

Buying or Selling a Home

YOUR FINANCES- COVERED.

Financial protection programs you can bank on

Industry-Leading PTO Program

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Budgeting and Financial Guidance

Professional Liability Coverage

$5000 Relocation Allowance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Retirement Planning

Will and Testament Planning

Tax Issues

Identify Theft Recovery

Legal Counseling

Teammate Assistance Program

So, what's the culture like here?

In a word...Amazing. (There's a reason why they have the highest DVM retention rate in the country. Maybe it's the culture. Maybe it's the stacked benefits package. Maybe it's both.)