Seeking a Warm and Caring Veterinarian for West Village Hospital

$40,000 sign on bonus/relocation assistance offered

High Standards of Care, Competitive Salary & Great Benefits!

• Competitive set base salary with production based bonus
• Set scheduled work days so you can plan for your days off
• Highly competitive compensation package including; Medical, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of paid time off, sick time, annual CE days and budget, paid licensure and memberships, matching 401K, generous pet discount and bereavement leave
• Advanced training opportunities (mentorship, dental, surgical)
• Positive, collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork and supports personal growth
• Up to date equipment including; digital radiograph, digital dental radiograph, and ultrasound

West Village Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice in Manhattan! Our ideal candidate is dedicated to providing great medicine, surgery, and dentistry to our valued patients. We value teamwork, collaboration among our team, client communication and education, and an overall willingness to help animals and their people. We believe and practice Fear Free methods daily.

Hospital Features

• Newly renovated and expanded facility
• Fully equipped with two surgical suites with licensed veterinary technicians for all procedures
• Digital dental radiography in dual table dental suite
• Endoscopy
• Advanced diagnostics with In-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound
• Echocardiograms and ultrasound performed by boarded veterinarians
• Holistic treatments including laser therapy with acupuncture coming soon
• 7 Exam rooms, including a comfort room
• 24 hour nursing
• Full-in house pharmacy
• Overnight hospitalization of patients in our dog and cat recovery wards
• Oxygen cages and isolation room with separate ventilation if necessary
• Electronic medical records

Location

This location is nestled in the trendy West Village community with neighbors in Chelsea, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District. We are easily commutable with several modes of transportation nearby and a train station right around the corner. Our clients are diverse, trusting, knowledgeable and tech savvy. Our ideal candidate is a team player, who enjoys communicating and working with clients to collaboratively provide the best care for our patients.

Our locations are in the heart of the West Village, Soho, Battery Park and Financial District neighborhoods in NYC. We are unique in that our network of doctors work together and our electronic medical records are shared with access to help from another veterinary professional when it’s needed.

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

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

• Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or related degree from an accredited university

• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed

• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding 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