Description
Overview:
This may just be your most rewarding job ever! Options Veterinary Care nonprofit clinic is seeking a full or part-time veterinarian to join our team of veterinary professionals who provide quality, affordable veterinary care to pets who would otherwise suffer without. Options is a collaborative, professional environment where your time and expertise will be valued. We encourage work/life balance and offer flexible schedules.
Options predominantly serves senior citizens, disabled veterans and low-income families who cannot otherwise afford veterinary care for beloved pets. There are no emergency or late-night shifts and no expectation to upsell products. Compensation and benefits are competitive.
We would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about Options Veterinary Care. Please reach out to us today: Diane Blankenburg 858-395-3677 [email protected].
Veterinarian’s responsibilities include:
Examine animals to assess general physical condition and detect/determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Prioritize traumatic injuries and serious illnesses to ensure that all animals receive time sensitive care.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Cultivate positive relationships with clients and their animals through communication. Counsel clients about the conditions/deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Euthanize animals.
Determine protocols for medical procedures.
Maintain timely and accurate records.
Train and oversee staff members who handle or care for animals.
Work with the clinic managers to ensure quality healthcare operations.
Maintain up-to-date medical and professional knowledge and skills.
Requirements
Specific Qualifications:
DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university.
Nevada veterinary license
Three years of experience in a veterinary clinic preferred.
Live in greater Reno/Sparks, Nevada area or willing to relocate.
Ideal Veterinary Team Member will bring some of these additional skills to the job:
Understanding of and willingness to perform incremental care in order to provide affordable treatment for patients whose owners cannot otherwise afford care.
Ability to accommodate varied work assignments and schedules.
Ability to provide leadership and direction to employees and volunteers.
Ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision.
Experience with high-volume spay/neuter and pediatric surgeries highly desirable or a willingness to learn these techniques.
Experience performing dentistry on animals.
Ability to work independently and to keep a neat and organized working environment.
Ability to communicate skillfully and effectively with staff, volunteers, and clients in a professional, pleasant, respectful, courteous, and tactful manner at all times.
Maturity, good judgment, and professional personal appearance.
