VETERINARIAN

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001332/AV

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

50000 Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
Up and coming one-stop Pet Shop is looking for a well-experienced Veterinarian to perform medical, surgical and dental care to animals. You will work with the Veterinary practice owner to define and implement practice medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care. Some management activities will form part of your daily responsibilities, including the education of staff and contributing to a positive work environment.
Must be able to be on standby for emergencies.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements

BVSc degree from the University of Pretoria
SAVC registered
Experience as a registered veterinarian in a practice is desirable, but not required.
Excellent medical and surgical skills.
Significant continuing education achievements, beyond licensing requirements.
Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients.
Ability to work as a team member as well as a veterinarian.
Working knowledge of and interest in the business aspect of a veterinary practice.
Strong leadership abilities.
Willingness to work emergencies or extra hours when needed.

Important factors:

Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 15kg).
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Working conditions:
May be exposed to unpleasant odours, noises and animal faeces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

RESPONSIBILITIES: MEDICAL AND SURGICAL

Provides compassionate care to patients.
Works with veterinary practice owner to set practice medical policies and procedures.
Performs physical examinations; diagnoses physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client.
Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures; provides emergency services in accordance with clinic policy.
Provide pre-surgical examination and post-surgical monitoring. Monitor and treat in-hospital patients.
Interprets the results of laboratory procedures and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets Ultrasound, CBC and Biochemistry; prescribes medications.
Promptly and accurately updates client records.
Add prescriptions of chronic medication to the patient file with dosage when charging the medication for the first time.
Add weight and body condition score for each patient in clinical history.
Give basic clinical history with quotations during consultations.
Charge using protocols.
Add notes to patients such as aggressive, allergic or on insurance.
Add laboratory results.
Add radiographs.
Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education.
Monitor and maintain stock levels of the pharmacy.
Treating of own animals.
Pre-purchase Health check of own animals.
Weekly health monitoring of animals.

CLIENT RELATIONS

Takes time to communicate effectively with clients, presenting them with treatment alternatives and being sensitive to their emotional as well as financial status.
Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centred environment.
Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Supervises kennel assistants; works with them to assess their current skill level and to plan and implement their continuing education and growth.
Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff.
Is accessible by staff while maintaining doctor/staff professional relationships.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Works toward and attains practice productivity standards.
With the veterinary clinic owner, periodically review the key performance indicators and plans for changes as indicated.
Works with the veterinary clinic owner on plans for developing and growing the business.
Works with the veterinary clinic owner to plan for facility maintenance to ensure a facility/vehicle that is not only medically efficient but visually appealing to client and staff.
Assists the marketing effort by participating in community activities that focus on the veterinary profession.

OTHER

Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds and maintains morale; maintains core values and standards.
Takes an active role in practice staff meetings but ensures that all staff members participate.
Promotes supportive working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
Maintains positive, supportive relationships with other employees.
Promotes continuous quality improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Interest in marketing and growth of the practice
Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients.
Work almost constantly in the presence of other staff members and clients.

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