Veterinarian

Job Description:

Practice: Davis Pet Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital offering wellness care, surgery, internal medicine, hospitalization, and dental care. As an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited clinic, our team of veterinarians and support staff adheres to the highest standards of facility and pet care. Only 15% of all practices are AAHA certified. Position Purpose: Davis Pet Hospital in Collinsville, IL is looking to add another veterinarian to our awesome team We are an AAHA accredited, full-service small animal clinic. Our team currently consists of 5 full-time veterinarians that have accumulated many combined decades of experience. Supporting them are 5 certified veterinary technicians, 3 other members of our team that have completed a technician program and are waiting on the licensing exam, and 4 other members are currently enrolled in the Penn Foster technician program. Our technicians are extremely competent and well utilized for monitoring anesthesia, catheter placement, radiographs, blood draws, cystos, and more. Our team is cohesive, compassionate, and we truly allow each other to practice the best medicine. We are confident that any new veterinarian will flourish as a part of our team We welcome DVMs of all experience levels - for new graduates, any of our current doctors will make great mentors. Our busy practice will ensure a steady and exciting caseload. For doctors with a surgical interest, our surgical caseload consists of: routine soft tissuesimple fracture repairemergency surgery (c-section, pyometra, foreign body)cruciate repairssplenectomiescystotomies and more If you are looking to contribute to top-of-the-line small animal care, we encourage you to apply About the area: Collinsville is located in Southern Illinois, just outside of St. Louis. When driving in, you will notice our famously recognized water tower that is painted to resemble a catsup bottle The area is a historical destination with the Cahokia Mounds and their many acres of preserved settlements and archaeological remains stretching throughout the area. Because of our large Italian population, we host the largest annual Italian festival in the Midwest. The International Horseradish festival and Smokin’ on Main barbecue festival are other events you’ll never want to miss. Collinsville is also home to a unique culinary scene, great breweries, the Fairmount Park race track, and more Essential Responsibilities:Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.Provide counsel around pet end of life care.Maintain patients’ medical records.Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.Requirements/Qualifications:DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.Appropriate state licensure.Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.Benefits Offered:Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experienceUnlimited personal timeBonus incentivesHealth insurance; dental insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)CE and licensure reimbursement Flexible work schedulesManaging career path developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramDVM Referral ProgramMental Health ResourcesRelocation assistance available