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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Apple Valley, CA
Salary: $Not stated

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Associate VeterinarianLocation: NA-USA-CA-Apple ValleyOther Locations:Associate VeterinarianSummary of Job Purpose and FunctionThe primary purpose and function of the Associate Doctor is to ensure the highest quality of veterinary care and client education. The Associate Doctor mentors an effective and productive veterinary medical team, advocates for Pets, educates clients on all aspects of Pet health, ensures a safe and effective hospital environment, and improves both the medical quality and business performance of the hospital.Key Responsibilities:* Operate an effective and productive veterinary medical team, advocating for Pets, educating clients on all aspects of Pet health, ensuring a safe and effective hospital environment, and improving both the medical quality and business performance of the hospital.* Follow the Cycle of Service and communicate with the other team members to maintain the flow of patients to maximize quality medical care and productivity.* Ensure the safety of Pets, clients and team members by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.* Diagnose, treat and control diseases and injuries in Pets; perform surgery on Pets; prescribe and administer drugs and vaccines as appropriate.* Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, Pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information. Coach paraprofessional team to provide such education as well.* Ensure patient satisfaction to expand patient base through client referrals.* Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records.* Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventive care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets.* Effectively communicates diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client.* Create a positive professional relationship with PetSmart associates and customers.* Foster effective communication between team members, field leadership and Central Team Support.* Fully utilize all practice systems (including protocols and medical records) to protect license and improve quality of life for team members, clients, and patients.* Ensure all practice policies, protocols and quality assurance guidelines and local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.* Clearly understand and deliver Banfield medical standards and ethical practices and ensure hospital team members have been educated and practice within these guidelines.* Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.* Continuously strengthen and build the Banfield brand.* Other job duties as assigned.Key Skills Required:Capabilities and Experience (can do)* 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.* 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.* Organizational ability - Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.* Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.* Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.* Client service ski

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