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Associate Veterinarian - Full-time and Part-time
Touhy Animal Hospital in Park Ridge IL, is a 12 year established small animal practice that prides itself on having the best client care & customer service. It is because of our dedicated support staff that we are able to achieve this. Our practice offers brand new DR x-ray & cloud base practice management software, in house abaxis equipent including vetscan, dental machine & laser therapy, Ipads, ECG technology. We are looking for an associate that is self motivated and able to follow established processes to continue growing the practice alongside the owner. Our clinic is in an affluent area, about 15 miles outside of Chicago."Helping people help their pets" is our internal motto. We are very well known in the community as a practice that makes our clients feel at home while practicing excellent medicine. Education, Compassion & Communication are our 3 pillars. Our practice is a blend of English & Polish speaking clients. It serves the community with demographics made up of young families, elderly and professionals. Flexible hours, and a great compensation package unclusive of CE allowance, professional fees and much more.
Please visit www.touhyanimalhospital.com for more information! Please e-mail resume to touhyah@gmail.com or fax (847)698-3120.
Come Join Our Team!
Associate Veterinarian Position Overview
Performs a full range of professional veterinary duties, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, and surgery. Considerable independent judgment is used to make decisions in carrying out assignments, having a significant impact on service. Veterinarians may function as lead workers or senior workers. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. Reporting Structure Directly reports to Owner. Primary Responsibilities Patient and Client Care.
- Performs routine medical examinations, selects appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic procedures, and establishes appropriate therapeutic protocols.
- Performs routine and specialized surgeries. Asks for advice or assistance when necessary.
- Recommends and uses medically appropriate and cost-effective laboratory testing to assist in establishing diagnosis. Possesses knowledge to interpret these tests properly.
- Establishes thorough and accurate treatment plans.
- Treats animals humanely, and shows compassion and concern for patient well-being.
Client Relations
- Actively listens to clients. Communicates clearly so clients understand treatment recommendations. Expresses empathy and compassion.
- Keeps clients satisfied. Communicates in such a way as to show clients that they have received a good value for the cost of services rendered.
- Demonstrates concern for the welfare of patients by following up with the clients.
Medical Records
- Maintains accurate records. Uses SOAP templates for treatment plans and recommendations.
- Completes case records in a timely fashion.
- Follows the established rules and policies that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
Staff
- Communicates the practice’s objectives to the team. Motivates staff and helps build and maintain morale. Maintains core values and standards.
- Demonstrates “take-charge” capabilities. Takes an active role in hospital staff meetings.
- Promotes a cooperative working environment. Understands the value of teamwork, and enthusiastically and willingly performs as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit.
Personal Conduct
- Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
- Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
- Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
- Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
- Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
- Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner. Additional Duties
- Attends departmental and staff meetings.
Requirements
- Doctorate in veterinary medicine.
- Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
- Ability to properly restrain patients.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- A commitment to outstanding client service.
- Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
- Ability to maintain clear and accurate records and to charge clients for all products and services rendered.
- Preferred: 2 years’ experience as a veterinarian, bi-lingual English & Polish but not required
New Grads Welcome!
NOTES:
Salary commensurate with experience. New and soon to be graduates considered.
Additional Salary Information: flexible schedule,401k, paid vacation, continuing education days/ allowance, uniform allowance and professional dues.
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Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
- Doctorate
Required experience:
- practicing veterinary medicine: 2 years
Application Questions
- Have you completed the following level of education: Doctorate?
- How many years of practicing veterinary medicine experience do you have?
- Do you speak Polish (not required)?
- Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check?
- Are you willing to submit to a drug screen?