Primary Responsibilities

Patient and Client Care

• Performs routine medical examinations, selects appropriate and cost-effective diagnostic procedures, and establishes appropriate therapeutic protocols.
• Performs routine and specialized surgeries. Asks for advice or assistance when necessary.

• Recommends and uses medically appropriate and cost-effective laboratory testing to assist in establishing diagnosis. Possesses knowledge to interpret these tests properly. Lab work can be done in house or specimen send to the reference lab
• Establishes thorough and accurate treatment plans,( write estimates and get prior approval before commencing treatment)
• Treats animals humanely and shows compassion and concern for patient well-being.

Client Relations

• Actively listens to clients. Communicates clearly so clients understand treatment recommendations. Expresses empathy and compassion.
• Keeps clients satisfied. Communicates in such a way as to show clients that they have received a good value for the cost of services rendered.
• Demonstrates concern for the welfare of patients by following up with the clients.

Medical Records

• Maintains accurate records. Uses SOAP templates for treatment plans and recommendations.
• Completes case records in a timely fashion.

Leadership and Management

• Follows the established rules and policies that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
• Communicates the practice’s objectives to the team. Motivates staff and helps build and maintain morale. Maintains core values and standards.
• Demonstrates “take-charge” capabilities.
• Takes an active role in hospital staff meetings.
• Promotes a cooperative working environment. Understands the value of teamwork, and enthusiastically and willingly performs as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit.

Personal Conduct

• Adheres to all hospital policies, standards, and procedures, including but not limited to uniforms, grooming, smoking, and personal calls, as stated in the hospital procedures manual.
• Serves as a representative of the hospital, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and other staff members.
• Demonstrates initiative in everyday duties by seeking other work during down times, assisting other employees, and filling in for other employees as needed.
• Adheres to the posted work schedule. Arrives for work promptly and begins work at the start time. Follows hospital policies for reporting lateness or absences.
• Organizes work area and exercises time-management skills to maximize personal efficiency.
• Prioritizes tasks and handles multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.

Additional Duties

Keep track of inventory  Drugs, vaccines and Hill’s diet plus Hospital cleaning supplies etc with the help of the Vet Assistants and make an order list

Pay and Benefits:

 Benefits include competitive DVM pay: BOTH base pay with production bonuses or salaried options are negotiable depending on experience and background.

 As well, we offer retirement planning with an additional 3% annual employer contribution and profit sharing after the first year, paid personal time off, health insurance, continuing education, licensing and insurance fees with pet care benefits.

We are really looking for our next "forever" DVM and are ready to make that commitment to the right candidate! 

License to practice as a veterinarian in Georgia in good standing

Current DEA license

USDA certified to provide travel/health certificates