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West Jordan Veterinary Hospital
Job Description
We are located less than 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. Our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate patient care at reasonable rates. Our loyal clients are like part of the family, with many frequenting our full-service veterinary hospital since its inception in 1983. We are looking for a doctor who will enjoy collaborating with colleagues, developing their skill set, and being a part of our growing business.
What We’re Offering:
- Flexible schedule (3 or 4-day work week) with no on-call or after-hours emergency duties
- Competitive compensation package
- Generous PTO - we never deny time off and schedule efficiently to maximize your time off!
- Exciting CE allowance, customized to meet your professional goals and passions
- 4 Day workweek with emphasis on work/life balance
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Uniform Allowance
- Mentorship
About West Jordan Veterinary Hospital
- 3 veterinarians on staff and ready to collaborate
- Mentorship from Dr. Nemelka
- Highly supportive hospital management team and support staff that are ready to set you up for success
- Six exam rooms, treatment area, dual dental suite, and surgery room
- In-house laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistries, urinalysis and sediments, and various IDEXX tests run by technicians. We also have a close association with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories
- Digital X-ray system with superb, readable “films” in eight seconds
- Ultrasonic dental system
- Digital Dental X-ray system
- Isoflurane anesthesia and electro-surgery
- Complete pharmacy - large inventory of established pharmaceuticals
- Newest version AVIMARK computerization which streamlines the management of a client database of more than 12,000 animals
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
- Communicate 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
- Presents a positive image of 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 to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed
- 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
About the Area
- Consistently top-ranked “happiest” city in the US - #1 happiest state for 2021 and #2 happiest state for 2020
- World-class hiking and skiing accessible less than 30 minutes from downtown
- National Parks; Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef
- Affordable housing market with projected growth
- Booming job market in Salt Lake City and “Silicon Slopes”
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
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.