Details
Posted: 02-Jun-22
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Required Education: DVM or equivalent
Categories:
Other
Private Practice
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Canine
Feline
Exotic/Avian
Internal Number: FHA REQ15
Friendship Hospital for Animals is seeking a veterinarian to join our busy and expanding Primary Care department.
We are currently a team of 12 veterinarians, including 2 DABVPs. A successful applicant should possess excellent communication skills, a focus on teamwork and collaboration and an interest in building client relationships. Candidate with a strong interest in surgery is preferred.
Benefits include relocation assistance, compensated continuing education, professional memberships (VIN, AVMA, AAHA), AVMA-PLIT, 401(k), health insurance, commuter benefits, vacation, and community service leave. District of Columbia veterinary license is not initially required; however, an approved application must be on file with DC prior to beginning employment.
Job Description:
- Emergency receiving; supervising intern doctors receiving
- Minor surgical procedures, such as laceration and bite wound management
- Caring for in-hospital patients in the ICU and Progressive Care Unit
- Collaborating with specialists and general practitioners to ensure the best care for all patients
- Communicating with clients
- Mentoring rotating interns
- Communicating with referring veterinarians
- Training and mentoring support staff