Northside Animal Clinic in Jackson, Tennessee is eagerly seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice. We are a full-service small animal hospital where our mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets in Jackson, Medina, Beech Bluff, Humboldt, Bells, and Alamo communities. Our veterinarians work closely with our in-house staff to provide integrated, multi-modal care customized to each pet's needs. Our experienced team makes a difference in every pet's health and well-being. We are recently VOTED the best veterinary clinic in Jackson, Tennessee.  At Northside Animal Clinic, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy. Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care. We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you. We invite you to explore your veterinary career options with Northside Animal Clinic, where you'll be a respected member of a team that loves animals and values the contributions from every individual on the team.

Why Northside Animal Clinic?

• Competitive salary (min base 100K-130K)+ bonuses
• Sign On Bonus
• Schedule of 4 days / week til 5pm! No late nights!
• No weekends | No boarding 
• Appointments only
• 1 DVM : 2 Techs
• Digital Radiographs | Electrocardiogram
• In house lab for bloodwork | urinalysis | fecal analysis
• On site pharmacy | Well equipped surgery suite
• Cost of living in Jackson is 14% lower than anywhere in the USA!

Competencies:

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and  assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other  necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Qualifications:

• Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university.
• Current State Veterinary License.
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained.
• Experience overseeing Veterinary Technicians and Assistants as well as other hospital or practice staff.
• Must demonstrate a desire to continue learning in veterinary care and participate in leading staff training.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information:

Please reach out to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM @ LLynette@petvetcarecenters.com if you would like to be considered for this position!