What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian | Monroe County Animal Hospital | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Sweetwater TN position at Monroe County Animal Hospital?
Practice
Monroe County Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Monroe County, Tennessee. We treat both large and small animals. Our veterinarians’ goal is to provide local pet owners with the most beneficial animal health care possible.
Our caring staff provides attention and tenderness which your beloved companions deserve. We are committed to continually upgrading and maintaining our knowledge, equipment, and facilities to enhance our health care services.
Position Purpose
Want to join a team of caring veterinary professionals? Want to make a difference in the lives of your patients? Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a big city? Then we're the place for you and we're offering a $50,000 sign-on package!
Our family-feel practice is ready to welcome an associate veterinarian to the team! Whether your passion is small or mixed animal medicine, our well-trained support staff is ready to assist you. Our diverse client base will be receptive to your treatment plans because they want the best care for their pets. And we have a large animal truck for your use on farm calls!
An experienced doctor will thrive in our practice! And we're happy to offer the perfect work-life balance by accommodating a part-time or a full-time schedule!
About the area: Located just outside Knoxville, rural Sweetwater TN is home to the Lost Sea, the country's largest underground lake. Only accessible by guided tour, the experience includes a trail (nearly a mile long) down and back that takes you past mineral formations with needlelike crystals. If you love the outdoors, you're gonna love Sweetwater!
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
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- 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 off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or 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
Pay Range
USD $110,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Salary : $50,000 - $130,000