Description
BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
RELIEF (LOCUM) VETERINARIAN – CA
Effective: 9/8/2024
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.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
• Pay Range for this role is $130 - $180/hour. Specific pay rates are dependent on
experience, skill level, and education of the candidate, as well as geographic
location.
• Banfield offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest
in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness, and financial
needs of our associates. Our benefits package includes:
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life
o Short- and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
o Flexible Spending Accounts
o Commuter Benefits*
o Legal Plan*
o Health Savings Account with company funding
o 401(k) with generous company match*
o Paid Time Off & Holidays*
o Paid Parental Leave
o Student Debt Program (for FT DVMs)
o Continuing Education allowance for eligible positions*
o Free Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets' preventive and general care*
*Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. FT associates are eligible for all benefits programs
(Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); PT associates are eligible for those benefits
highlighted with an asterisk*. 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.
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