Overview

Loudoun Veterinary Service, Inc. has been serving Loudoun and it’s surrounding counties since 1952 with both a small animal practice and an ambulatory farm animal practice. The large animal practice is now closed, but the small animal practice has been in its current location at 1043-A East Main Street in Purcellville since 2001. Our goal is to provide professional services to our clients through education and involvement, and to provide top quality medical care for their pets. Our staff feels strongly that client education and communication is that first step in establishing a solid on-going relationship.

We have a state of the art facility with digital imaging, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory and pharmacy. We perform health and wellness exams, spays, neuters, dentals, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedics, breeding, laser therapy, x-rays for OFA and anything else we can possibly do to help your pet have a long, healthy life. Our staff has access to an excellent selection of veterinary specialist to whom we can refer and consult. We also stock several therapeutic foods for those patients with special dietary needs. We understand that pets are an important part of your family and we share your concern for their health and well-being.

We have a number of resources for you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Browse around and look at our articles and pet videos. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention. If you want to ask a question call 540-338-7118 or email us and we’ll promptly get back to you. Our Purcellville veterinarian office is very easy to get to, and you can find directions on our Contact Us page. You can also subscribe to our newsletter which is created especially for Purcellville pet owners. In between your veterinary visits, your pet will benefit from you reading these free informative articles.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

Description

• 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.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Virginia
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary, growth bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Continuing Education allowance
• Professional Liability Coverage

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