Veterinarian

Location Arlington
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 130,000 - 150,000
Contact name: Maeve Cummins

Contact email: maeve@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: MCPV085
Published: 5 days ago

Pay Range: $130,000—$150,000 USD

​Maintain a high-quality, efficient, and effective medical team. This role fosters an environment of trust, teamwork, and accountability, working closely with the Hospital Manager and reporting directly to the Regional Manager.

Essential Position Functions:

  1. 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.

    • Document findings on the master health form, noting any problems and diagnoses.

    • Recommend appropriate diagnostic screenings and accurately interpret results.

  2. Client Communication and Education:

    • Communicate medical findings, recommended diagnostics, prognosis, and treatment plans to pet owners, documenting conversations in medical records.

    • Provide timely status reports on hospitalized patients and conduct discharge appointments, ensuring pet owners' questions are addressed.

    • Respond promptly to client phone calls.

  3. Diagnostic Procedures & Surgery:

    • Conduct pre-operative exams and diagnostics, ensuring proper surgical techniques.

    • Delegate surgical prep tasks to technicians and follow up with clients regarding diagnostic test results.

    • Review discharge instructions with pet owners or technicians.

  4. Medical Record Responsibilities:

    • Document patient exams in medical records using the SOAP format, adhering to AAHA guidelines.

    • Ensure all records are completed by the end of the business day and maintain legibility and thoroughness.

  5. Pharmacy Duties:

    • Prescribe medications with appropriate dosing, review prescriptions for accuracy, and maintain security of controlled drugs.

    • Monitor and log inventory levels of controlled substances consistently.

  6. Promotes Teamwork & Staff Efficiency:

    • Assist in keeping appointments running on schedule and communicate clearly with staff.

    • Foster a positive workplace attitude and be available to colleagues for support outside of scheduled hours.

  7. Financial Responsibilities:

    • Accurately estimate client invoices and communicate costs clearly.

    • Adhere to hospital guidelines for payment and resource usage.

  8. Continuing Education Responsibilities:

    • Share knowledge gained from continuing education with colleagues and assist in mentoring staff.

    • Attend at least 80% of on-site training and meetings.

Strategic Focus:

  • Collaborate with medical staff to understand how behaviors impact revenue.

  • Provide feedback on performance and participate in marketing efforts.

  • Work with the Hospital Manager on operational priorities and staff scheduling.

Tactical Focus:

  • Resolve client issues as necessary and monitor daily protocols.

  • Participate in practice management updates and maintain availability for questions.

Competencies:

  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in examining and assessing animals, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment.

  • Problem-Solving: Ability to develop effective solutions for hospital management challenges.

  • Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients and internal staff.

  • Professionalism: Ability to provide and accept constructive criticism.

  • Business Acumen: Understanding of veterinary hospital management and finances.

  • Ethics: Knowledge of ethical principles guiding veterinary practice.

  • Commitment to Continuing Education: Dedication to ongoing learning and staff training.

Qualifications:

  • DVM from an accredited college or university.

  • Current State Veterinary License and DEA registration.

  • Five or more years of experience in a veterinary practice, with supervisory experience preferred.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with medical and hospital staff and pet owners.

  • Ability to manage pets in stress or pain confidently.

  • Physical ability to perform moderate lifting and demanding tasks as needed.

If you would like to explore this opportunity email Maeve at maeve@lloydandcowan.com. Or submit your resume to apply!