Description
Job Details:
Licenses
- DEA License (Required)
Education
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Required)
Job type:
- Part-time and Full-time Positions Available
Location:
- 1007 2nd Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Full job description:
About Wilkes Veterinary Hospital
We are a hometown small animal veterinary clinic offering preventative medicine, daily office hours, and minor surgeries. Our business is family oriented, has friendly staff, with an up-to-date work environment and equipment. We are also active in local animal rescues, as we work closely with local humane societies, shelters, and rescue groups.
Position Overview
Do you enjoy working with your clients to deliver the best care possible to their pets? Are you searching for a practice that has the best of all worlds: good medicine and a work-life balance? Are you optimistic and driven to be your best each day? Great! We have the perfect opportunity for you to join our team.
Location
Wilkes Veterinary Hospital proudly serves Wilkes County and surrounding North Carolina areas. Located in the foothills of North Carolina.
Why Wilkes County?
Our area is full of mountain heritage and traditions. Home to numerous historic places and museums, wineries, distilleries, and several recreation areas, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Near by is the breathtaking Stone Mountain which is accompanied by gorgeous waterfalls and numerous nature trails for all hiking levels. Avid Mountain biker or trail runner? Wilkes boasts some of the most spectacular bike trails in North Carolina including Warrior Creek, Overmountain Victory Trail, Dark Mountain Trail, and others. Love the water? Wilkes is also home to W. Kerr Scott Lake, perfect for boating, fishing, camping, and just for your scenic enjoyment. Many festivals occur throughout the year here in Wilkes, including MerleFest, one of the most premiere music festivals in the country as well as several recurring music events throughout the Summer such as Concerts in the Commons in Wilkesboro and Concerts on the Deck in North Wilkesboro. Looking to get out of town for the weekend, take a quick one-hour drive and explore Boone, Winston-Salem, or Charlotte.
Practice Overview
Here at Wilkes Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on being a private practice who fosters a family-oriented work environment. Our team provides a wide variety of medical services for dogs, cats, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, rodents, and some small farm animals. We are passionate veterinary professionals who love helping animals and people, which is why we work closely with local shelters and rescue organizations. Our team is committed to developing plans and solutions that meet the needs of our staff, patients, clients, and the community. If you are searching for a place that is committed to making a difference in the community, then we would love to hear from you!
What You will Be Working On
- Build and maintain current and prospective client relationships
- Preventative wellness care, diagnostics, and treatments on a variety of animal cases
- Management, diagnosis, and treatment of internal medicine cases, with plenty of supporting mentorship available for new graduates
- Opportunity to perform small animal surgeries with mentorship for new graduates as needed
- Ensure quality care and environment for both staff and clients
Requirements
Requirements and Preferences
- DVM or equivalent from an accredited program is required
- Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of North Carolina required
- Minimum of two years of experience preferred but not required
- Experience working in a private practice setting preferred
- Knowledge and experience working internal medicine cases preferred
Seeking
- Highly motivated individual, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning
- Demonstrates commitment to ethics and integrity
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
- No after hours/Emergency work will be required
Species:
- Canine
- Feline
- Ovine/Caprine
- Poultry
- Exotic/Avian
- Amphibian/Reptile
Benefits:
- Base salary PLUS quarterly commission bonus
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- Health and dental insurance
- CE stipend and travel expenses coverage
- Disability insurance
- Liability insurance
- Licensing, DEA license, and AVMA dues coverage
- 401K
- Paid time off
- Closed on major holidays
- Discounts on products and services