Cedar Animal Hospital in Richmond Hill, GA, is a modern, full service clinic. Our extensively trained veterinarians are dedicated and compassionate, with over 40 years of experience between them. They strive to provide exceptional service to their clients, and treat all animals with the care and individual attention they deserve as beloved family pets.
To maintain our high standards of veterinary care at Cedar Animal Hospital, we keep our team current with the latest medical procedures and technology through regular attendance to continuing education programs. It’s important to us to feel assured that we provide your pet with the best possible health care. Consequently, our reputation in the Richmond Hill community is stellar.
To further enhance the quality of care we offer, we have a policy of improving communication between client and doctor. We believe good communication is the key to keeping pets healthy, and living a long and happy life. Whether during an office visit, or over the phone, our doctors set aside time to answer any pertinent questions and fully discuss any medical conditions that apply to your pet. We know that when pet owners are educated on their pet’s health care situation, they feel more comfortable with decisions on treatments prescribed by the veterinarian.
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Description
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Georgia
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics