Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
Ability to be confident around Pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of Pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.