What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
Jefferson Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team.
Jefferson Animal Hospital has been serving the Baton Rouge area since 1979; we practice gold standard care for our patients and are always looking for ways to improve our practice. We strive to have a positive work environment and encourage teamwork and communication between all employees throughout the clinic. We are open and honest with our doctors and we have bi-monthly meetings to talk about new products, new medical practices and any improvements that need to be made in communication with the staff. Louisiana State University is a short drive from our clinic and we utilize their specialty and consultation services.
We are located in the heart of Baton Rouge. If you are looking to live in an area where you can easily go eat out, enjoy a movie or to go shopping at the mall of Louisiana, this is the place to be. You can also enjoy the wonderful live oaks and walk the lakes on LSU’s campus. Louisiana offers many different outdoor activities like hunting, fishing or hiking.
About Jefferson Animal Hospital:
· 4 exam rooms with 2 containing lift tables for large dogs, a large treatment area containing a lift table for large surgical patients, a surgical suite, a dental cleaning station
· 3 surgical areas setup with monitors to attach to patients while sedated, RVT's/technicians to monitor the patient while under anesthesia
· Idexx in house laboratory
· CR radiographs and digital dental radiographs
· Ultrasound machine
· Laser therapy machine
· Electrocautery
· In house pharmacy with access to our online pharmacy to prescribe any medication that we do not carry in house
· Referral services to LSU
· Acupuncture
Skills and Basic Qualifications
* A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university
* Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in Louisiana
* Ability to perform surgical procedures and dentistry
* Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics
* Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Works collaboratively with hospital team members
* Makes decisions confidently and effectively
* Manages time and tasks appropriately
* Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
* Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth
Benefits
· Highly competitive base salary production
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Life insurance
* 401(k) plan
* 3 days a week with rotating Saturdays
* Paid vacation and holidays
* Continuing Education Allowance
* Career growth opportunities
* In-house training with Mentorship Program