Our Associate Appointment Service Veterinarians work exclusively in the Appointment Service at Mission Animal Hospital, providing education, resources, and guidance to our clients seeking wellness and non-urgent sick pet care.
As the only full-service nonprofit veterinary hospital in the Midwest, Mission serves primarily low-income pet owners, many of whom have not previously had access to quality veterinary care. This position is great for veterinarians looking to truly make a difference in the lives of our clients and their pets by building meaningful relationships and providing quality education and care!
Job Details:
Full-time, exempt (salaried), benefits-eligible
Schedule: 4, 10-hour shifts/week, including 2 weekends every 6 weeks
Benefits: health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), pet care discount, professional development, qualification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Responsibilities:
Provide wellness and non-urgent sick pet care via 30 minute appointments
Exercise good judgment and creative problem-solving in recommending treatment to clients with income limitations
Cultivate positive relationships with customers and their animals through regular communication and excellent record-keeping
Educate clients on the importance of vaccinations, heartworm treatments, flea and tick treatments and other aspects of preventive care
Perform diagnostic tests and x-rays
Prepare estimates for patient treatment
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments
Observe and make decisions on the behavior and condition of animals
Provide excellent client education and resources
Qualifications:
1+ years experience as a veterinarian preferred
DVM required
Ability and willingness to teach, learn, and operate collaboratively in a technician-driven hospital
Developed communication skills, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with a team
Commitment to hospital core values of compassionate, accessible care
No urgent care or surgery experience required!
Professional Development:
Formalized on-boarding and mentoring program
Annual performance reviews with 360° feedback
Continuing Education Funds
About Mission Animal Hospital:
Mission Animal Hospital is truly a unique organization! We’re a nonprofit 501(c)3 veterinary hospital—the first and only in Minnesota! The guiding mission of our work is to provide high quality veterinary care for those in need and to reduce barriers to veterinary care. Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.missionah.org
Recognizing this barrier to affordable veterinary care and its impact on a pet owners’ overall health and well-being, Mission Animal Hospital was founded in 2015 to meet the growing need in our community for affordable veterinary options. As the first-ever, and still only, independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit veterinary hospital in the Midwest, our guiding mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pet owners most in need so that nobody needs to say goodbye too soon.