Minimum requirementsBVSc degree from the University of PretoriaSAVC registered Experience as a registered...

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5 months ago

Veterinarian

Minimum requirements

  • BVSc degree from the University of Pretoria
  • SAVC registered 
  • Experience as a registered veterinarian in a practice is desirable, but not required. 
  • Excellent medical and surgical skills. 
  • Significant continuing education achievements, beyond licensing requirements. 
  • Excellent communication skills with both staff and clients. 
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as a veterinarian. 
  • Working knowledge of and interest in the business aspect of a veterinary practice. 
  • Strong leadership abilities.
  • Willingness to work emergencies or extra hours when needed. 
Important factors:

  • Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 15kg).  
  • Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position. 
  • Working conditions:  
  • May be exposed to unpleasant odours, noises and animal faeces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

RESPONSIBILITIES: : MEDICAL AND SURGICAL 

  • Provides compassionate care to patients. 
  • Works with veterinary practice owner to set practice medical policies and procedures.
  • Performs physical examinations; diagnoses physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client. 
  • Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures; provides emergency services in accordance with clinic policy.
  • Provide pre-surgical examination and post-surgical monitoring. Monitor and treat in-hospital patients.
  • Interprets the results of laboratory procedures and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets Ultrasound, CBC and Biochemistry; prescribes medications.
  • Promptly and accurately updates client records. 
  • Add prescriptions of chronic medication to the patient file with dosage when charging the medication for the first time.
  • Add weight and body condition score for each patient in clinical history.
  • Give basic clinical history with quotations during consultations.
  • Charge using protocols.
  • Add notes to patients such as aggressive, allergic or on insurance.
  • Add laboratory results.
  • Add radiographs.
  • Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education. 
  • Monitor and maintain stock levels of the pharmacy.
  • Treating of own animals.
  • Pre-purchase Health check of own animals.
  • Weekly health monitoring of animals.
CLIENT RELATIONS

  • Takes time to communicate effectively with clients, presenting them with treatment alternatives and being sensitive to their emotional as well as financial status. 
  • Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centred environment.
  • Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.  
HUMAN RESOURCES 

  • Supervises kennel assistants; works with them to assess their current skill level and to plan and implement their continuing education and growth. 
  • Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff.                     
  • Is accessible by staff while maintaining doctor/staff professional relationships. 
 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

  • Works toward and attains practice productivity standards. 
  • With the veterinary clinic owner, periodically review the key performance indicators and plans for changes as indicated. 
  • Works with the veterinary clinic owner on plans for developing and growing the business. 
  • Works with the veterinary clinic owner to plan for facility maintenance to ensure a facility/vehicle that is not only medically efficient but visually appealing to client and staff. 
  • Assists the marketing effort by participating in community activities that focus on the veterinary profession. 
OTHER 

  • Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds and maintains morale; maintains core values and standards.  
  • Takes an active role in practice staff meetings but ensures that all staff members participate. 
  • Promotes supportive 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. 
  • Understands and carries out oral and written directions. 
  • Maintains positive, supportive relationships with other employees. 
  • Promotes continuous quality improvement. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
  • Interest in marketing and growth of the practice 
  • Display tact and diplomacy with staff members and clients. 
  • Work almost constantly in the presence of other staff members and clients.