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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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