Veterinarian
- Category
- Veterinarian - General Practice
- Job ID
- 30123
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hospital
- University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
About us:
- 8-time Best of State Utah winner
- Mentorship available from our managing veterinarian and collaborative veterinarian team
- AAHA accredited
- 8-doctor team
- Fast-paced environment with a diverse caseload
- Multiple veterinarians started here as techs before going to veterinary school and returning after graduation
- 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
- We offer numerous treatments for patients that include 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
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 - we never deny time off and schedule efficiently to maximize your time off!
- Exciting CE allowance that is customized to meet your professional goals and passions
- 401(k) with match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Uniform Allowance
- Collaborative and inclusive hospital leadership team
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
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
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