Associate Veterinarian
$125,000–$160,000 year
On-siteWoodinville, Washington, United States
Woodinville, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$125,000–$160,000 yearEntry LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Full TimeEntry LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct examinations, diagnostic tests, medical, surgical, and dental procedures while minimizing patient stress and delivering the highest quality care for well and sick pets. Manage client relationships by developing rapport, explaining physical examination findings, and recommending preventive health care, diagnostic procedures, and treatment plans. Maintain accurate SOAP medical records, surgical logs, and narcotics logs while accurately charging clients for all services performed. Provide consultation on diagnostic and treatment procedures, assist colleagues with procedures, and foster an educational environment within the team. This role offers a competitive base salary of $125,000 to $160,000 plus commission, a sign-on bonus, and relocation reimbursement. The position includes flexible scheduling with no on-call requirement, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and paid family and medical leave. Located in Woodinville, this opportunity is open to experienced DVMs and stellar recent graduates.
Required Qualifications
- DVM
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- An interest or specialty you can bring to the practice or would like to pursue
- A desire to build long-term relationships with pet parents & the community
- Embracing Cara Veterinary's Pillars and Core Competencies
- Leadership pivotal in shaping our practice culture, standards of care, and the client-patient journey
- Continually improve the quality of patient care through studying veterinary journals and textbooks and by attending continuing education seminars
- Perform examinations, diagnostic tests, medical, surgical, and dental procedures
- Perform medically appropriate euthanasia with compassion and concern for the patient's comfort and the client's emotional status
- Recommend referral to a specialist when this is likely to significantly improve the prognosis
- Promote and participate in the Pillars and our Standards of Conduct
- Develop rapport with clients through compassionate communication
- Determine client's needs and wishes
- Question the client to ascertain the patient's past medical and surgical history as well as a description of the current presenting signs
- Explain physical examination findings
- Recommend the appropriate preventive health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products and protocols
- Recommend and explain plans for diagnostic procedures and for medical and surgical therapies
- Provide the client with the patients prognosis based on the pets clinical problems
- Generate, or direct generation of fee estimates/treatment plan for recommended procedures
- Keep clients informed regarding the status of their pet and results of diagnostic tests
- Provide telephone consultation, including follow-up calls for progress reports
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records
- Completely 'SOAP' the patient's medical records
- Make certain all necessary logs are kept up to date through established protocols and guidelines
- Accurately charge clients for all services performed
- Participate in the planning, execution, and analysis of various methods of improving delivery of services to clients
- Support and participate in marketing and promotional events and programs
- Be ready to report to work when the need arises
- Contribute to maintenance of a comfortable, clean, and safe environment
- Ensure an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect
- Keep patient records complete and up to date
- Provide consultation when requested and assisting with diagnostic, treatment, and surgical procedures
- Ensure that credit is accurately given for procedures performed by each veterinarian
- Maintain communication with clients when their pet's primary veterinarian is not available
- Assist DVM colleagues where necessary and foster an educational environment
- Provide instruction in client education, diagnostic and treatment procedures, and anesthesia, care of instruments, surgical assisting, and dentistry
- Clearly record information, in a timely manner, regarding medications and supplies being dispensed
- Assist receptionists in providing answers to client's questions using the appropriate tone and grammar for patient care and records
- Provide education regarding basic pet health to assist them in advising clients when scheduling appointments for examinations and various procedures
- Honesty in dealing with clients and colleagues
- Maintain an attitude and appearance that reflect favorably on the profession, hospital and company
- Empathy for colleagues when questions of clinical judgment arise
- Share information and concerns with other members of the profession, hospital and company by attending veterinary meetings regularly
- Represent the hospital to the professional community and the general public as requested
- Model an 'owner' mentality in hospital by demonstrating willingness to assist all team members for the success of the hospital
- Exemplify Cara Veterinary's Core Competencies on a daily basis
- Nurturing robust connections with pet parents, pets, the community, and fellow team members
- Fostering a sense of unity and comprehension that transcends the client-patient relationship
- Empowering pet parents to make informed choices
- Advocating for the well-being of pets within the community
- Supporting one another as a cohesive team
- Cultivating trust, cooperation, and an inclusive culture
- Fostering effective communication not only with pet parents but also within the team
- Ensuring a seamless flow of information for the highest quality of care for each patient
- Building an atmosphere of trust, rapport, and open communication within the team
- Adapting behavior and care recommendations based on cues from pet parents, pets, and team members
- Establishing an environment of trust and integrity that extends to the entire community
Desired Qualifications
- Experience
- New grad status
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