Job Description

Brookfield Veterinary Hospital, in Redmond, WA, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing practice!

The Brookfield Veterinary Hospital is a busy AAHA accredited facility that has been providing the highest quality veterinary care for the Redmond community since 1999. We are a 5 doctor hospital with a dynamic support team. Our highly trained and dedicated team works together to serve our small animal clientele through our progressive approach to medicine and our utilization of the latest veterinary medical technology. Our hospital provides basic wellness checks, in-house diagnostic services, dental services, basic surgery, and senior pet care. It is also important to us to partner with the community that we aim to serve by providing free exams for pets adopted from local shelters and providing service donations to local charities for benefit auctions. Our doctors practice progressive medicine and enjoy full healthcare benefits including: health and liability insurance, professional dues and license costs, continuing education budgets, pet care discounts, 401K options and more!

About the Hospital:

Remolded in 2013, our 6,000 square foot facility comes equipped with a warm and welcoming reception area, 5 exam rooms, a dental suite, a surgical suite, a recovery suite, a grooming station, and boarding facilities designated for cats and dogs. Some of our other fun tools include:

• Digital Radiographs
• Digital Dental Radiographs
• Ultrasound
• Complete In-House Laboratory and an Outside Reference Lab with results available in 24 hours
• Gas anesthesia (sevoflurane)

For more information, visit our website at: www.redmondvet.com

About Redmond, WA:

Redmond Washington rests just 20 miles east of downtown Seattle at the north end of Lake Sammamish. The city prides itself for its high quality of life with good schools, a healthy economic base, a parks system that provides a variety of active and passive recreational opportunities, diverse offerings for shopping and dining, safe neighborhoods, and an emphasis on quality development and protection of the natural environment.

Job Summary

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
• Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Manages time and tasks appropriately.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

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.