Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure with the applicable state veterinary board.
Two years clinical experience required.
1-3 years coaching and developing associate doctors required.
Meets all required clinical competencies.
Candidate must obtain state-controlled substance and federal DEA license within 3 months of employment, unless otherwise required by the state in which working.
Accredited by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Veterinary Accreditation Program within 3 months of employment.
Ability to be confident around pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
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 medical equipment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
Some travel required, to assist other area hospitals as well as for vendor visits and associate education.
Banfield policies and protocols are not intended to supersede the associate's legal responsibilities and medical judgment. In the event of a conflict, applicable laws and regulations will control.