Veterinarian Locum

Locum Veterinarian

The pay range for this role is $140 - $160/hour.

The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area with the specific rate determined based on the candidates experience skill level abilities and education and may vary depending on location.

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure the Safety of Pets clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques following standard protocols and maintaining clean sterile and organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical records.
• Educate clients about preventative care Pet health needs any diagnosis or treatment hospital services and other related information.
• Provide professional efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets.
• Effectively communication diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client.
• Ensure local state and federal laws are followed including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
• Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Hiring Qualifications

Capabilities and Experience (can do)

• Ability to multi-task - Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Communication skills - Reads writes and speaks fluent English using appropriate grammar style and spells commonly used English words and job specific exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational ability - Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
• Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify analyze and solve decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive courteous and informative and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
• Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral written or diagram provide directions.
• Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet gaining the clients agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pets current condition and long-term as an advocate for the Pet.
• Mathematical ability - Ability to add subtract multiply and divide and to compute rate ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
• Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word Excel Access Outlook etc.
• Management ability - Effectively enforces high productive output while maintaining high efforts toward common and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.

Attitudes (will do)

• Initiative - shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet honesty discretion and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness - Willing to work with others collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive can do outlook rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

Special Working Conditions

• Ability to be confident around Pets (i.e. dogs cats birds reptiles etc.)
• Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning remembering mathematics and language ability (reading writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• 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 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.
• Minimal travel required possibly for vendor visits and associate education.

Experience Education and/or Training

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
• License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.

BENEFITS

Here at Banfield we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package including health wellness and financial support for you your family and even your pets. Check out some of our Meow-velous benefits to our Locum Veterinarians:

• Commuter Benefits: Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits making your daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.*
• Continuing Education Resources: Access to VetFolio for online CE courses webinars and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA as well as access to the MVH Medical Library which provides access to 2000 university-equivalent journals 600 textbooks and biomedical databases.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets: We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.*
• Exclusive Discounts: Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on products and services making life more affordable and enjoyable.*

In addition our benefit offerings for full or part-time Veterinarians include:

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your health and wellness are our top priorities. Weve got your essential medical dental and vision care covered.

• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth): Invest in your future and enjoy a generous company match to help you build a secure financial future.*
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs): At Banfield we understand the significant financial burden of student debt on veterinarians. We are committed to supporting our veterinary professionals and believe that addressing student debt is crucial for the long-term health of the veterinary profession.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Take a break recharge your wellbeing and celebrate days of personal significance with paid time off and holidays.*
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources: Your mental health matters. Access our industry-leading resources including free coaching and counseling sessions to support your overall wellbeing and help you thrive.*
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance: Protect your loved ones with our company-paid Associate life insurance and have the option to purchase additional coverage for extra peace of mind.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability: Feel secure knowing that if you face a temporary or long-term disability youll have financial protection.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses by setting aside pre-tax money. Its a smart way to manage your budget and take care of your needs.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Make the most of your healthcare dollars with a tax-advantaged HSA allowing you to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax funds.
• Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with paid parental leave for both birth and adoption giving you precious time to bond with your new family addition.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions): Banfield is committed to supporting the professional growth of our Associates. This allowance provides financial assistance to pursue continuing education opportunities.*
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources: When lifes unpredictable moments arise our backup care and family support benefits provide the help you need to keep things running smoothly.*
• Fertility and Family Building Support: Were here for you on your journey to parenthood offering comprehensive support for fertility treatments and family-building options.
• Digital Exercise Therapy: Stay active and healthy with our digital exercise therapy program designed to fit your busy lifestyle and keep you moving.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits: Get peace of mind with protection against the unexpected. You can purchase coverage to help support you financially during hospital stays critical illness and accidents.*
• Legal Plan: Gain extra peace of mind with our affordable and accessible legal plan which includes coverage for a wide range of legal needs.*
• Identity Protection: Identity Protection helps safeguard your personal information by alerting you to suspicious activity and providing support if your information is stolen.*

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*).

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose:

A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.