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Junaluska Animal Hospital is a 10 DVM practice located in the mountains just west of Asheville in Waynesville, North Carolina next to beautiful lake Junaluska . Founded in 1953, we are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets/exotics. We utilize electronic medical records (Cornerstone), have Idexx out lab and Idexx in-house diagnostics including Sedivue, state of the art anesthesia monitoring equipment and DR x-ray. Our facility boasts 11 exam rooms, a 2 table surgical suite, ultrasound, Companion CTS Duo therapy laser and orthopedic surgery capabilities. We leverage and schedule our technical team to support our DVMs and schedule 2 technical teammates per DVM. As a DVM team we are collaborative and support each other in cases and continuing to learn new skills.
We are open 7 days a week for GP and urgent care needs for our community. Here at Junaluska Animal Hospital our goal is to provide the highest quality of medical care for our clients and patients by listening to their needs, and by giving exceptional client services in a professional and compassionate manner. Our values are WAG - Work Together. Amaze. Grow. We live by these values and expect all teammates to treat each other, clients and patients with a WAG mentality. We will nurture the bond between humans and animals by teaching our clients how to better care for their pets, thus enabling them to live longer, healthier lives.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

To find out more about Junaluska Animal Hospital, please visit https://junaluskaah.com/

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

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 in which applicant is applying
• 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

SVP rewards its teammates with a competitive salary, growth bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• • Continuing Education allowance
  • Professional Liability Coverage
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
    
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
    
  • Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
    

  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!