What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Veterinarian| Gray, ME position at Carevet?
Overview:
Gray Animal Center, a CareVet partner, is seeking a dynamic part-time Veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team in Gray, ME! This position offers full-time benefits for part-time hours, meaning you can manage your schedule knowing CareVet has you covered.
About the Position
Part-Time Work, Full-Time Benefits:
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Gray Animal Center, a CareVet partner, is seeking a dynamic part-time Veterinarian to be part of a collaborative and tenured team in Gray, ME! This position offers full-time benefits for part-time hours, meaning you can manage your schedule knowing CareVet has you covered.
About the Position
This is the perfect opportunity for a Veterinarian to be part of a team working in a family-like atmosphere. As a part-time DVM, you will maintain schedule flexibility working 20 or more hours per week. Ideally, this candidate will have surgical skills and a desire to make a difference in a community whose mission is to consistently provide authentic care by compassionately serving as a unified team in harmony with our clients.
Part-Time Work, Full-Time Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and generous signing bonus with no non-compete
- Financial coverage for health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Financial planning including 401k with match and student loan support
- Veterinarian-focused culture promoting work/life balance and paid time off
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities, including coverage for dues and licensing
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
About the Community
Gray is a charming town in Cumberland County, Maine, located approximately 17 miles north of Portland and 20 miles south of Lewiston. Often dubbed the “Crossroads of Maine,” Gray is uniquely positioned at the intersection of five major state highways and Maine Turnpike exit 63, making it a convenient gateway to both urban and rural attractions. Gray offers a blend of rural tranquility and suburban convenience. With its proximity to Portland and Lewiston, residents enjoy access to urban amenities while residing in a peaceful, nature-rich environment. The town's motto, "At the Heart of It All," reflects its central location and the diverse opportunities it provides for both residents and visitors.
Responsibilities:
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply
To learn more about this position, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.
About the Network
CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community. Learn more about CareVet at carevethealth.com.
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