Join a fantastic practice at Southwind Animal Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee) in providing comprehensive, compassionate care to our loyal clients and their companions. We are looking for an additional veterinarian to be a part of our amazing team, either part time or full-time! 

Our hospital currently includes two veterinarians with over a decade in practice each and a team of dedicated, skilled veterinary technicians and assistants. Our current DVM team has a strong interest in dentistry, behavior, and internal medicine - doctors are encouraged to pursue their areas of interest and work up cases thoroughly in-house, while knowing that specialist referral is easily accessible for those challenging cases. New graduates are welcome to apply!

We are set up to provide the best medical care to our patients:

• AAHA-accredited
• AAFP-certified - Cat friendly practice
• Diagnostic imaging
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Ultrasound
• In house laboratory
  • Chemistries | CBC | Urinalysis | Cytology
• On site pharmacy
• Cold Laser Therapy
• Well equipped surgical suite

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.

Named one of Time Magazine's Greatest 100 Places of 2021, Memphis is an excellent place to enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a low cost of living. Germantown and Collierville have an excellent public school system and are an easy commute to work. Plenty of outdoor attractions and Beale Street, Graceland, world-famous barbecue restaurants, several craft breweries and the Memphis Zoo are all convenient to Hillcrest. Our arts and music scene is vibrant and growing! Learn more at https://wearememphis.com/.

To be considered for this position or to learn more please reach out to Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at LLynette@petvetcarecenters.com