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Posted: 12-Nov-24
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: Highway 58 Animal Hospita
Practice
Highway 58 Animal Hospital and Laparoscopic Surgery Center is a full service state-of-the-art animal care facility that has been serving the medical needs of pet owners in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the surrounding areas since 1977.
Providing high quality medicine while maintaining affordable costs for our clients, Highway 58 Animal Hospital sets itself apart from other veterinary clinics by offering a wide variety of services and surgeries that are typically found only at referral centers. Some of the advanced services we offer include Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, and laparoscopic surgery.
Position Purpose
We are looking to add another veterinarian to our team!
We are currently a four-doctor practice with a strong and compassionate support staff. We are certain our practice will provide ample opportunity for any DVM to practice their best medicine. We emphasize utilizing the latest veterinary technology and continued education to make sure we are always providing next level care.
For any new graduates we would be happy to provide detailed and individualized mentorship to help you grow into your new role!
About the area: Chattanooga, the 4th largest city in the state, is located in Southeast Tennessee near the border of Georgia at the junction of four interstate highways. The city has received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. Attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Civil War battlefield sites, the African American Museum, the Lost Sea, and the Appalachian Trail bring thousands of people to the area, as do events like the Riverbend Festival and Fall Color Cruise. People who love the out-of-doors use Chattanooga as a base for hang-gliding, bass fishing, mountain climbing and caving expeditions!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
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