Locum Veterinarian

The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety of pets, clients, and associates by using safe restraining techniques, maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, obtaining relevant client and pet information, educating clients about preventative care and treatments, providing professional and efficient service including prescribing and administering preventative care, communicating diagnosis and treatment plans effectively, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws including controlled substance inventory, and following state guidelines regarding veterinary assistants and technicians. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications include ability to multi-task, strong communication skills, organizational ability, surgical skills, problem-solving skills, client service skills, intellectual ability, compassionate commitment to pet care, mathematical ability, computer skills, and management ability. Attitudes required include initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and tolerance for stress. Special working conditions include confidence around various pets, potential for more than 40 hours per week including weekends and evenings, ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to pets that may bite or scratch. Education and experience required include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree, license in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board, and DEA license. Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.