Discovery Bay Veterinary Clinic is seeking a part-time Associate DVM.

Discovery Bay is located just 50 miles east of San Francisco on the California Delta, in a small upscale community of about 15,000 population. We are the only veterinarian in Discovery Bay. Small animal practitioner with excellent internal medicine and surgical skills. Exotic experience a plus but not required.

More information at http://www.discoverybayveterinaryhospital.com

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

       Large open building with three exam rooms, treatment area and surgical suite.

       In house laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistries. Vet-test chemistry system. Full service off site lab pick-up and delivery twice daily.

       In house ECG run and interpreted.

       Full x-ray machine.

       State of the art dental scaler machine and digital x-ray.

       Complete pharmacy with a large inventory.

       Ultrasound machine.

       Video otoscope

       Cryo unit

       Class four laser for pain/healing management.

       New state of the art computers with the latest version of Avimark software.

       Laptops in every exam room.

       Air conditioned building.

       In addition to treating dogs and cats, we also see all reptiles, pocket pets, ferrets, birds and fish.

All the houses in Discovery Bay are either on the water or on the golf course. Most houses on the water have large yachts that could take them from their backyards to the Hawaiian Islands. Discovery Bay is nestled among beautiful farms producing corn, tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables to all over the country. San Francisco is just an hour away so living here is the best of both worlds. There?s plenty to do here, waterskiing, jet skiing, boating, fishing, golf and sightseeing the beautiful bay area.

Qualifications

       A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university. 

       Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed. 

Job Responsibilities

       Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. 

       Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet?s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.

       Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. 

       Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. 

       Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. 

       Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

       Other duties as assigned.

If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.