Veterinarian | AAHA Hospital | Urgent Care
University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
Job Description
Join our 8-doctor team and practice innovative medicine at an AAHA-accredited hospital! We invest in the growth of our employees and have had three technicians return to the team as veterinarians after graduating from school! We have the extensive equipment, diverse caseload, and mentorship to let you flourish in your career!
About Us:
- 7 exam rooms
- Separate urgent care area
- Great tech and support staff retention - some team members have been here for 23 years!
- Diverse clinical offerings; wellness exams & vaccines, general, surgeries, orthopedic surgeries (mobile veterinary surgeons), internal medicine, ultrasound, endoscopy consultation (mobile veterinary consultants), and wellness bloodwork panels
- Some of our veterinarians’ clinical interests include:
- Soft tissue surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Urgent care
- Emergency medicine
- Internal medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Pain management
- Preventative medicine
Equipment/Services Available:
- Ultrasonography
- Digital Radiology
- Dentistry Suite with two digital dental radiograph machines
- Laboratory Diagnostic Referrals
- Full range of IDEXX lab equipment, including Sedivue DX, UA Analyzer, Catalyst DX, ProCyte DX
- 6 dedicated examination rooms with computer terminals in every room plus a consultation room
- Full on-site pharmacy/online pharmacy
- Zipwhip texting capability
- Surgery Suite
- Dedicated anesthetist for every patient
- Chemotherapy administration (biological hood)
- Surgical and therapeutic laser
- Acupuncture
- Customized pain management and anesthesia plan for each patient
About the Area:
- Located on the corner of 9th & 9th in SLC – next to Liberty Park and 55+ small businesses
- Our neighborhood is very popular due to its proximity to downtown, the University of Utah, and multiple canyons where you can hike and ski
What we’re offering:
- Flexible schedule (3 or 4-day work week) with no on-call or after-hours emergency duties
- Competitive base salary with monthly production bonus
- Generous PTO
- Exciting CE allowance that is customized to meet your professional goals and passions
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Free weekly mental health counseling through TalkSpace
- Uniform Allowance
- Collaborative and inclusive hospital leadership team
Job Responsibilities:
- Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
- Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort
- Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs
- Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up to date through established protocols
- Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine
- Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Positively represents the hospital in the professional community
Skills and Basic Qualifications:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Works collaboratively with hospital team members
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively
- Manages time and tasks appropriately
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
- Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.