VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Medicine

AssociateVeterinarian

Des Moines, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Associate Veterinarian at VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital. Skills: Veterinary medicine, Client communication, Diagnostics, Procedures. Practice medicine. See a wide variety of cases, from routine wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics and procedures”

Industry & Context.

Veterinary Medicine

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent, Licensure in good standing to practice in (IA), or the ability to obtain, A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Nice to Have

Interest in exotics or pocket pets

What You'll Do.

See a wide variety of cases

from routine wellness and preventive care to advanced diagnostics and procedures

Focus on areas of interest such as Dentistry

Ultrasound and echocardiography

Orthopedics and laparoscopic surgery

Rehabilitation medicine

Explain conditions and treatment plans to clients

Provide feline patients with a calm

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with a dedicated, close-knit team; Collaborate with 4-6 doctors when fully staffed; Enjoy teaching others and working as a team; Partner closely with the Animal Lifeline of Iowa

Communication Scope

Great client communication; Explain conditions and treatment plans

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