Veterinarian

Junaluska Animal Hospital is a 10 DVM practice located in the mountains just west of Asheville in Waynesville, North Carolina. Our hospital provides veterinary care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets/exotics. We utilize electronic medical records, have Idexx out lab and Idexx in-house diagnostics, and state-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring equipment and DR x-ray.

We are seeking a skilled Veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensure in good standing, and excellent interpersonal skills. The Veterinarian will be responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients, developing rapport with clients, and communicating effectively with the team.

• 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.
• 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.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of North Carolina.
• 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.

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• $5000 Relocation Assistance.
• Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO).
• Maternity Leave.
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%).
• High Producer Bonus.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance.
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance.
• Professional Liability Coverage.
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7.
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE).
• Growth tracks for leadership development.
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians.