Veterinarian

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Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.

As a part of our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals, utilize advanced medical equipment, and continually grow your career through a continuing education allowance, in-house training programs, online education, and access to a DVM/peer network.

What to Expect: 

As you join our mission at Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital, rest assured that exceptional veterinary care is our unwavering promise. Come work at a brand new, state of the art facility. Dr. Taylor believes in the modern standards of medicine practices. We promote an open, communicative environment, that also lends to a healthy work facility. This is practice that believes in allowing a doctor to have freedom to practice. Our partner, Dr. Taylor promises a commitment to growing a doctor’s skill and techniques through mentorship custom to the individual’s needs. Our number one goal will always be, for our doctors to have independence in practicing.  If the candidate is interested, there is an opportunity to become a partner or work towards ownership in the future. When you join our team, you can anticipate robust support for both your professional endeavors and personal well-being. Expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Partnership opportunities with Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 125 veterinarians co-own practices across 138 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine. More than 50 of our partners achieved ownership for the first time with VPP's unique collaboration.
• Medical Autonomy Practices medicine your way and focus on your specialty
• Career Development Paid CE programs hosted by VPP, and additional stipend

Salary: $115,000-145,000 per year

Schedule: 4 days/10 hours

Key Responsibilities: 

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for a wide range of medical conditions.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Offer preventative care and wellness education to clients.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication and service.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid veterinary license in the state of Florida
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills.
• Maintains animal health by diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries.
• Determines the nature of disease or injury by examining pets and/or large animals.
• Restores animal health by treating animals surgically or medically.
• Prevents rabies, brucellosis, and other disorders by testing animals and providing inoculations.
• Promotes health of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding, and general care.
• Documents actions by completing and updating forms, reports, and animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials.
• Enhances clinic reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

About Watson's Friends Animal Hospital:

Our team at Watson's Friends Animal Hospital is thrilled to announce our new practice in Palmetto and Parrish, Florida! With two years in the making, inspired by Watson and all our furry friends, we're excited to provide top-notch care to the pets in our community. Dr. Taylor's vision for a dream veterinary hospital has become a reality with cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art surgery suite, and cozy exam rooms for our beloved patients. Located in Gateway Commons Shopping Center on Buffalo Road, we're conveniently situated near Publix Market for easy access. Named after Dr. Taylor's cherished Labrador Retriever, Watson, our practice embodies compassion and excellence. Now welcoming a new addition to the family, Walter, we can't wait to welcome you and your furry companions to Watson's Friends Animal Hospital!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

About Watson's Friends Animal Hospital

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a trusted business partner to veterinarians. We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians, and work relentlessly to grow and manage each practice, while retaining its unique identity and culture. VPP’s family of practices has enjoyed industry-leading growth and profitability improvements. Our team has deep experience in driving sustained, above-average revenue growth, cultivating exceptional practice staff, and overseeing back-office operations, including marketing, finance, accounting and human resources. Veterinarians partner with us because we enable them to focus on delivering high-quality patient care and foster lasting relationships with pet owners, while remaining owners in the practices they have committed a lifetime to building.

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