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Foothills Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Foothills Animal Hospital, Yuma, Arizona, United States, 85365


Foothills Animal Hospital is expanding!Are you tired of being understaffed? Are you looking for a unique caseload with state-of-the-art equipment? Sick of staying after hours to finish records?

At Foothills Animal Hospital, you won't have to—thanks to our efficient and well-trained support staff who ensure everything runs smoothly, allowing you to leave on time.We are continuously striving to better serve our community, and as part of this commitment, we're expanding our team. We're seeking passionate new Associate DVMs, particularly those with experience in emergency and urgent care services, to help us provide top-notch care around the clock.

By joining us, you'll be instrumental in our mission to offer exceptional veterinary services whenever our community needs us.

We are looking for Associate Veterinarians to join

our fully staffed hospital with an average of 5-8 technicians per doctor

along with state-of-the-art CT, fluoroscopy, rigid and flexible endoscopy, two LOGIQ ultrasound machines, digital radiography, Snyder oxygen unit, Hi-flow oxygen, two critical care cribs, defibrillator, and more. Two surgical suites with Ligature, minimally invasive surgical tower, and C-arm. Separate ICU for post-op recovery and critical care cases. Our amazing technicians are thoroughly trained in anesthesia, ultrasound, CT, X-rays, medical record writing and history taking.

Living in YumaYuma, AZ is 2.5 hours from Phoenix and San Diego, and 10 minutes away from Mexico.

The city offers abundant affordable housing with large lots, lots of sunshine and minimal rain.

In your downtime, you can take advantage of great hiking, sand dunes, off-roading, and river floating.What We Offer

$130,000 - $250,000 base salary (commiserate with experience & work schedule)Uncapped production bonus pay incentivesRelocation Assistance available

Housing available for traveling DVMsMedical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid Time OffContinuing Education time off and reimbursementFinancial Wellness Program401K plus company matchPaid license fees, VIN/Plumbs membership, and Liability InsuranceEmployee Referral ProgramNew Grad Mentorship ProgramFlexible Work SchedulesCORE RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS:

Supports excellence in client experience, especially during urgent situationsWorks collaboratively with HM, Medical Director, and teamPractices high-quality emergency and critical care medicineQuickly assesses, diagnoses, and treats animals in urgent conditionsPerforms necessary emergency surgical proceduresPrescribes and administers timely interventions and care plansInterprets emergency diagnostic tests for prompt treatmentMaintains clear patient records for effective case handoversTakes the lead in emergencies, providing expert urgent careStays current with ER techniques and critical care practicesManages a variety of complex urgent cases effectivelyGuides ER team during high-pressure situationsCommunicates clearly with pet owners about critical situationsProvides compassionate guidance in urgent end-of-life situationsCompetencies And Experience:

Valid and in good standing licensed veterinarian within the state of Arizona3+ years of clinical experience, preferredER experience, preferredStrong clinical skills and sound medical judgmentGood communication skills, both written and verbalTime-management and delegation abilitiesExercises sound judgement and demonstrates exemplary decision-making skillsProfessionalism and courtesy in all interactions with othersPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Foothills Animal Hospital is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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