Associate Veterinarian- surgery and dentistry

Interested in focusing on your surgical and dental skills?  Helping Hands is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic veterinarian to join our dedicated team.

Our mission is to provide high quality surgical and dental care at an affordable price. Our goal is to better the lives of our patients, and ultimately prevent economic euthanasia.

Why Helping Hands?

• We have a diverse caseload that allows you the opportunity to refine surgical skills and learn new techniques
• Fixed pricing allows you the freedom to tailor quality medicine to each pet without concern for cost/estimates
• Enjoy work/life balance! Our office hours are Monday – Friday with no required nights or weekend shifts. Emergency shifts are available and compensated, but are not expected.
• Full time or part time position available
• Mentorship opportunity available for the right candidate

Essential Responsibilities & Functions

• Ability to tackle a variety of soft tissue surgeries with confidence and skill.
• Ability to interpret dental radiographs and extract multi-rooted teeth.
• Dedication to provide patients with a high level of veterinary care.
• Enthusiasm about giving back to and building relationships with referring veterinarians within the local community.
• The ability to champion the practice’s objectives and values and inspire others.
• Follow the established policies and procedures that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
• Dedication efficiently handling caseloads and maintaining accurate records.
• Promote a collaborative working environment and encourage the value of teamwork.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience post graduation.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

 
Benefits and Perks

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability options
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid PTO
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License  / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• Plus more!

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience post graduation.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

About Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Care

United Veterinary Care is a fast growing, national group of primary care, emergency, and specialty veterinary practices united by a passion for culture, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. However, we’re not just another practice management company. We are the veterinary industry assimilator. Our goal is to change what is happening within the veterinary profession due to the rapid rate of corporate consolidation by providing our peers and partners with an alternative to the downside of corporate medicine. Our goal is to Empower, Support, and Unite all of our hospitals with support, training, and technology to elevate their businesses, retain their team members, and strengthen their unique brands to consistently deliver a superior client experience

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