Posted: 13-Sep-23
Location: St. Charles, Missouri
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 5468
We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Bogey Hills Animal Hospital!
Bogey Hills has proudly served our community and surrounding suburbs of St. Louis for over 30 years. We are seeking a Medical Director or Associate to join our well-established, small animal practice located in St. Charles, Missouri. We embrace a collaborative team approach to ensure the best care for every patient allowing us to continue to advance our level of medicine.
Our facility houses 4 exam rooms, 2 table treatment areas and a surgery suite. To help provide top-notch quality medicine, we are equipped with diagnostic tools:
- Digital Radiography
- Ultrasound (MyLab5) machine
- Midmark high speed, water-cooled drill, ultrasonic scaler, and Digital Dental X-ray.
- PAW Plans
- In house laboratory (Idexx) utilized for blood chemistries/electrolytes, CBC, complete urinalysis, and ELISA tests. Full service external clinical and pathology laboratory also used.
- Paper lite medical records with the newest AVIMark system
- Complete pharmacy which houses a large inventory of established pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest developments.
- We are a Cat Friendly Practice & Fear Free Certified!
We offer an attractive compensation & benefit package that includes…
- Competitive Starting Base Salary + production
- Additional bonus potential to include Sign-on, Retention, and Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage, & 401K match
- Attractive PTO, a schedule that will provide a healthy work-life Balance – 4-days per week, and rotating Saturdays
- CE, Paid Licensing, DEA, dues & fees + Discounts on Pet Insurance, Wee Care & ClassPass
- Future Practice Buy-In option
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) 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
If you are passionate about pets, we want to hear from you!