Associate Veterinarian FT/PT

Are you passionate about patient care? Do you believe in the human / animal bond? Do you have the drive to enhance our growing hospital?

Do you enjoy a set schedule with plenty of PTO?

Give us a chance!

Colony Animal Hospital is searching for a DVM and MD for our growing team! We are located in Newport News, VA. Come enjoy living close to the Ocean! With plenty of outdoor activities', restaurants, history and fun! We have a practice that sees small animals and exotic pets, our client / patient needs are growing and we need to grow as well! Come join our fun-loving team! and enjoy a 4 day work week.

If you are looking for a place to learn and grow give us a call! We are a young team who loves to be busy and help as many pets as we can daily.

We are open to new ideas and willing to incorporate your interests into the practice. Please call 757-877-6464 and talk to Dr.

Riggs or Manager Mary Romine, see if we would be a good fit, and set up a time to see the hospital and meet the staff. This might be the perfect place for you. Come find out!

Ask about our sign-on bonus!

• Production-based OR salaried compensation options.
• Signing bonus.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums.
• Practice-sponsored life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match.
• Child Care Participant.
• Annual continuing education stipend.
• Paid time-off for personal use and to attend CE.
• In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors.
• Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives.
• Training & Critical Incident Services.
• Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage.
• Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees.
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues.
• Personal pet discounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Works with Medical Director to set practice medical policies and procedures; performs all duties by them.
• Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education.
• Is active in professional organizations and community activities.
• Communicates objectives motivate staff, builds and maintains morale; maintains core values and standards.
• Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.
• Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of a client-centered environment.
• Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff when asked to do so.
• Promotes cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
• Performs physical examinations using preliminary data provided by the veterinary technicians; diagnoses the physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client being sensitive to their emotional as well financial needs.
• Performs medical, surgical, and dental procedures; provides emergency services by hospital standards of care.
• Prescribes medications by manufacturers' label instructions and uses. Understands common side effects and common drug interactions with other medications.
• Understands and carries out treatment orders from other veterinarians; makes necessary changes in treatment plans when diagnostic results support the decision to do so.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

• D.V.M. License in state of practice.
• D.E.A. License in state of practice.
• Experience as a D.V.M. in practice is desirable, but not required.
• Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for a quality practice.

The Associate veterinarian works with the Medical Director and Manager to define and implement practice medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care.

They deliver medical, surgical, and dental care to patients. The Associate Veterinarian plays a key role in building and maintaining client relationships as well as staff relationships.

He / She may assist in supervising staff members in their daily medical duties when the Manager is not in the practice to oversee this important function.

This is a leadership position with the important responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice can achieve its goals.

About Colony Animal Hospital :

Colony Animal Hospital has been providing high quality, compassionate care for pets in Newport News and surrounding areas for more than 60 years.

We continue to grow and change with developments in veterinary care while never wavering from our dedication to preserving the bond between our clients and their pets.

We treat each patient as if it were our own as we continue our work to prevent suffering through education, preventive care and the evaluation of all treatment options.