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Veterinary Jobs at Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital

Posted on March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital is currently a four doctor practice seeking an associate who is looking to be creative with the opportunity to set his/her own goals. Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital has an exciting practice ranging from the littlest critters to the largest elephants. The vet hospital is quipped with the best, laser, digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Lab and much more.

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Equine, Food Animal and Small Animal Practice Job at Greenville Veterinary Clinic

Posted on February 8, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Greenville Veterinary Clinic is a well-equipped modern facility located in a small town setting, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. New associate position will be mixed equine, food animal and small animal work, with an emphasis on equine practice. Interest in persuing a mixed practice position with an emphasis on equine medicine and surgery. New grads will be considered.

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  • Pet Nurse Assistant Job, Austin, TX, USA
    The Pet Nurse Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of Pets, and to ensure this is provided in a happy, welcoming, friendly and efficient manner, influencing clients to return and refer their friends and families. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; High School Diploma required. Medical background (veterinary technician, human health care, pharmaceutical, etc.) with medical terminology training is preferred. Task:
    • Maintain the flow of the Cycle of Service in accordance to position. Provide Client Education regarding preventive care, Optimum Wellness Plans, and basic status of hospitalized Pets. Serve as support to the Client Services Coordinator staff on an as-needed basis.
    • Prepare the treatment room for examination of Pets and all necessary medical item and supplies (e.g. vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for the veterinarian. Set up fecals, smears, and skin scrapings.
    • Perform routine in-house laboratory tests (e.g. canine heart worm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus).
    • Hold or restrain Pets during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
    • Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients. Ensure the comfort of hospitalized patients by ‘walking’, exercising, feeding, and cleaning cages and Pet (when approved by the veterinarian).
    • Ensure cleanliness of the hospital including but not limited to housekeeping such as laundry, dishes, mopping, cage cleaning, trash collection and removal and instrument cleaning
    • Bathe and dip Pets when necessary to treat dermatological conditions.
    • Clean the surgical suite and instruments.
    Qualifications:
    • Communication skills – Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Client service skills – Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
    • Problem solving skills – Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
    • Ability to multi-task- Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
    • Computer skills – Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. APPLY

  • Veterinary Kennel Position, Stroudsburg Animal Hospital
    VETERINARY KENNEL POSITION Responsible person needed for cleaning & animal care. PT/some weekends. Apply in person only Stroudsburg Animal Hospital, 570-421-8337
  • Veterinary Medical Officer, Department Of Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
    Location: Animal Care, Eastern Region, Raleigh, NC BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA web site, http://www.avma.org, has a listing of all AVMA- accredited veterinary medical schools. OR 2. Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education (Refer to AVMA web site, http://www.avma.org for information about schools in this category) must meet one of the following requirements: a) Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG); b) Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT); OR c) Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. An AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college in the United States must have accepted the final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g., residency or graduate program). In addition, graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess mastery of the English language are shown below: a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE. b) Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing; OR c) Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing. APPLY ONLINE
  • Associate Veterinarian at Gateway Animal Hospital – Glendale, CA 91204
    Associate Veterinarian for a 4-doctor small animal hospital in Glendale CA. Well equipped: Digital X-Rays, ultrasound, tele medicine, endoscopy, air-driven complete dental suite, board certified surgeon on staff, no emergencies, exotic experience a plus. At this time we have started the process of planning and constructing a brand new hospital to replace our existing facilities. Join us in this exciting project. Excellent compensation: either straight salary, or a combination of base salary plus production. We are open to discuss helping with relocation and housing expenses. Interested in working in Southern California for few weeks, months, and keep your original place of residence? We are open to consider this option. Contact William Narez. 818-244-8911. 818-244-3324 (fax) admin@gatewayanimalhospital.com
  • Veterinary Receptionists and Technicians, Companion Care Veterinary Hospital, Mechanicsville
    A new veterinary hospital located in Mechanicsville is looking for FT & PT receptionists and technicians. Seeking hardworking, motivated and compassionate individuals. Must be a team player. They offer competitive wages, vacation time, employee discounts and uniform allowance. Resume MUST include employment history, salary requirements and references. Email to companioncare2008@yahoo.com