Associate Veterinarian- Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital Poway, CA

Advanced Care Veterinary Hospital is ready to welcome a highly-motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our beautiful AAHA-accredited practice in Poway, CA (San Diego County). Come join our hospital and be fully supported by our amazing team of highly-trained technicians, friendly support staff & experienced hospital manager. This team is Rock Solid

At Advanced Care, our mission is to provide our clients with cutting-edge medical care while also showing compassion and providing exceptional customer service. We are pleased to serve pet owners in Poway & surrounding areas by offering comprehensive veterinary and emergency services. We are fully equipped to practice high-quality medicine. Equipment highlights include digital dental radiology and ultrasound.

Our ideal candidate is internship trained or has at least two years of experience, as well as good communication and organizational skills. Developing and maintaining relationships with clients is extremely important to us. For this reason, we not only have many long term clients, we have many long term staff members as well

Our compensation package includes:

• Competitive Salary of $150K to $175K
• Quarterly Production Plan w/ No Deficit Carryover
• Generous Sign-On Multi-Year Agreement
• Retention & Relocation Bonuses Available
• Quality Health Insurance, Retirement Plans
• Generous Continuing Education Allowance
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• Reimbursement for Membership Dues and License Fees
• Numerous Discounts Through our Partners

If your lifestyle requires hiking & exploring the great outdoors, then Poway/San Diego is calling you Poway offers its residents proximity to major metropolitan amenities including museums, theaters, professional sports parks, and attractions such as San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. Additionally, San Diego County is one of the most geographically diverse counties in the country, with beautiful beaches, nearby deserts, gorgeous mountains, and much more. Spend your time off catching a beautiful sunset, enjoying a great meal at one of our many culturally diverse restaurants, enjoy a craft beer at our local breweries, or enjoy a day wine tasting at our incredible nearby wineries. San Diego is known for its mild year-round climate, safe family communities, great school districts & universities. You will not find a greater place to live your best life

Learn more and apply by visiting or emailing your CV/resume to Sonni Nevarez at .

Position Overview:
Help to develop and maintain a high quality; efficient and effective medical team, by fostering an environment of trust, teamwork and accountability. Work in tandem with the Hospital Manager and report directly to the Regional Manager.

Essential Position Functions:

• Comprehensive Patient Work-Ups
  • Obtain a complete history in conjunction with the technician.
  • Perform thorough physical exams, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and body condition score for each patient.
  • Make notes on the master health form with any problems and diagnosis.
  • Recommend all appropriate comprehensive diagnostic screenings.
  • Correctly interpret diagnostic results.
• Client Communication and Education
  • Communicate medical findings, recommended diagnostics, prognosis, and the recommended plan to the pet owner. Make notes in the chart to record all such conversations.
  • Note any recommendations declined by the pet owner in the medical record.
  • Provide status reports to the client on hospitalized patients' condition in a timely manner.
  • Perform timely discharge appointments and ask the pet owner if they have any questions.
  • Respond to client phone calls in a timely manner.
• Diagnostic Procedures & Surgery
  • Perform appropriate pre-op exams and diagnostics.
  • Practice good surgical techniques.
  • Ability to use and delegate appropriate surgical prep techniques with the technician.
  • Call back clients with results of diagnostic tests and provide a copy with interpretation for the pet owner.
  • Review discharge instructions with the technician or pet owner.
• Medical Record Responsibilities
  • Record patient exams in medical records using SOAP format.
  • Follow AAHA guidelines for medical records.
  • Complete records by the end of the business day. No records are permitted to leave the hospital.
  • Fully document all patient care to ensure good case management.
  • Complete medical records in a legible and complete manner.
• Pharmacy Duties
  • Prescribe appropriate medication for patient conditions with appropriate dosing.
  • Approve prescriptions and review labels for accuracy.
  • Maintain the security of controlled drugs.
  • Monitor inventory levels of controlled substances.
  • Log controlled substances consistently.
• Promotes Teamwork & Staff Efficiency
  • Assist in keeping appointments running on time.
  • Clearly communicate instructions to staff in a respectful manner.
  • Willingness to assist staff with their duties when needed.
  • Communicate pertinent information to colleagues for efficient case management.
  • Promote a positive attitude throughout the practice.
  • Answer the persistent ringing phone when necessary.
  • Be available to colleagues and management when off duty for matters that cannot wait until the next business day.
• Financial Responsibilities
  • Correctly estimate client invoices.
  • Clearly communicate costs to clients.
  • Follow hospital guidelines for client payment and credit policies.
  • Appropriately use and conserve clinic resources.
• Continuing Education Responsibilities
  • Share information gathered at continuing education meetings with colleagues.
  • Assist in teaching at staff meetings.
  • Assist with mentoring and training staff members.
  • Attend at least 80% of on-site staff training and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
• Current State Veterinary License.
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
• Five plus years of experience in a veterinary practice.
• Experience overseeing Veterinary Technicians and Assistants as well as other hospital or practice staff.
• Must demonstrate a desire to continue learning in veterinary care and participate in leading staff training.

Additional Information:

The list of essential functions and additional functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a required assignment for the position.

PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.

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