Interested in Becoming Part Of Our Team?

We are eager for a new Associate DVM to join our growing team of doctors! We have an ample mentorship opportunity paired with a work/life balance that all of us can appreciate.

This is a great opportunity for a new graduate who is looking for mentorship or an experienced veterinarian who is looking for a new opportunity.

The Basics

• Full- and part-time candidates considered – earn guaranteed base salary with commission
• Opportunity to develop your skills as a clinician within a collegial and dynamic atmosphere
• Our support in maintaining work-life balance with a flexible schedule
• Fast-paced and provide high-caliber medicine

The Hospital

Carter Pet Hospital is a full-service veterinary facility located in Lake St. Louis, MO. We have a compassionate and experienced staff who strive to provide the best possible care for our patients, and excellent service to our clients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities. At Carter Pet Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and eager Associate Veterinarian to deliver medical, surgical, and dental care to patients. We are a long-standing hospital with a drive to excel in all areas with our clients. We are looking for a veterinarian to teach us as much as we will teach them.

We value diversity and uniqueness in our skilled employees.

We are dedicated to your growth and will provide opportunities for new learning.

A DVM or equivalent degree is required or 4th year student.

A position with us will include a generous compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a unique schedule ideal for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
These include:

• Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
• Negotiable PTO and relocation assistance
• Guaranteed base salary with commission
• Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term disability, and Life
• Paid time off for both personal use and to attend Continuing Education (CE)
• Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues and state licensure and DEA fees

Summary:

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases.  They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail.  They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients. 
• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks. 
• Can legibly keep accurate medical records in accordance hospital policy. 
• Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. 
• Can perform physical assessments; record observations legibly in files or computer. 
• Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult. 
• Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients. 
• Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. 
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. 
• Gives SQ, IM and IV injections. 
• Can handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. 
• Can prepare estimates for procedures and discuss financial commitments with clients supporting hospital financial policies. 
• Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. 
• Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. 
• Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids. 
• Can properly care for all surgical materials; keep the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery. 
• Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage. 
• Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records. 
• Can effectively position for and take radiographs. 
• Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well. 
• Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. 
• Can prepare a patient and the machine for an ultrasound procedure. 
• Can admit patients following hospital policy and doctors written orders.  
• Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian’s orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.   

Reports to:

Practice Manager or Medical Director

Approved by:

Practice Manager or Medical Director

Summary:

The receptionist is the client’s first contact when calling or visiting the practice and as such represents the professional image of the practice to callers and visitors.  The receptionist answers telephones, greets clients, prepares patient files and escorts clients and patients to exam rooms, receives and relays client correspondence, updates client financial records. The exceptional receptionist has the ability to diffuse negative client situations and foster client bonding. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Veterinary Knowledge / Client Education:

• Can answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures. 
• Can educate clients on over-the-counter products such as shampoos and nutraceuticals; has full knowledge of heartworm and external parasite preventives to promote client education and sales.  

Admitting / Discharging Patients/ Cash Handling 

• Can admit patients and handle medical records entries accurately. 
• Can prepare health certificates, immunization certificates, laboratory requests, and euthanasia certificates. 
• Can handle client/patient transfers with ease. 
• Can prepare client invoices for services performed. 

• Can accurately handle payment transactions. 
• Can accurately and empathetically communicate estimates/treatment plans to clients. 

Schedule Management 

• Can work to maintain an effective veterinarian appointment schedule, screening emergencies and prioritizing cases that need to be seen.  

Computer Knowledge / Telephone Skills 

• Receives and relays telephone, fax, and email messages accurately and promptly. 
• Answers telephones and handle calls quickly, efficiently and in a professional and friendly manner using a multi-line system. 
• Can Enter and update client and patient information into practice computer software. 
• Has good computer skills and shows accuracy in inputting details. 

Personal Conduct/Attitude/Teamwork 

• Can maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees. 
• Can display tact and respect with team members even when busy or hectic. 

• Feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field. 

Client Communication 

• Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner with clients even when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks. 
• Can deal intelligibly, pleasantly and efficiently with clients, often doing several things at one time. 
• Can outline costs and fees in a positive light while supporting hospital payment policies. 

Other 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Practice Manager

Approved by:

Practice Manager or Medical Director