Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

Company: Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center
Location: Atascadero
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Our clinic is in Atascadero, California which is located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles in an area considered by many residents to be a hidden California gem. Within 4 hours you can visit the Sierra Mountains, Yosemite, or Big Sur. This is a great place for the internist that wants to combine great quality medicine with a great quality of life in a semi-rural environment. All of this comes with a very reasonable cost of living by California standards and a very distant memory of what gridlock is once you drive on our freeways. We are located in the Paso Robles wine region, which was elected as the 2013 wine region of the year by Wine Enthusiast magazine. We are 20 minutes away from kayaking, surfing and the wonderful beaches of Morro Bay, Cayucos, and Pismo Beach, just to name a few. Consistently pleasant weather makes it is easy to stay active outdoors and great hiking opportunities are to be found everywhere, along with many other outdoor activities, such as, hunting and fishing. Nearby San Luis Obispo is a college town that adds additional culture and hipster edge, if desired. Even Oprah has called San Luis Obispo the happiest city in America. Skills and Qualifications A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university. Individuals who have completed residency training or individuals with credentials accepted by ACVIM. Ability to become licensed to practice in the state of California. Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude. Job Responsibilities Establish a good rapport with referring veterinarians, including: timely professional and respectful communication; assistance in their professional growth and education through recommendations and interaction on referred and shared cases; ongoing development of a positive and professional working relationship; participation in Continuing Education involving the local referral community. Assist in the development and training of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Assist with marketing the services of the practice through a variety of outreach programs, some of which include: making hospital visits to referring veterinarians, assisting with local CE meetings, answering all calls from referring veterinarians promptly, helping with production of hospital newsletters and case reports. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Benefits Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center rewards its team members with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical Coverage. Dental and vision plans are available as a cafeteria option. 401(k) retirement savings plan Generous Continuing Education allowance Professional Liability Coverage Paid sick, vacation and personal time Excellent compensation. We do not believe in production based compensation since we want to promote team approach for the general benefit of the pet and owner. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No

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