Our hospital was founded in 1983 as Aaron Animal Clinic, until changing our name Faithful Friends Animal Hospital in 1996. Today, Faithful Friends Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs is a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing our community with comprehensive and individualized veterinary services.

Throughout our history we have seen the practice of veterinary medicine evolve with each new innovation and advancement, and have strived to stay at the leading edge of these improvements. This includes periodic updates to our free-standing Colorado Springs veterinarian facility, the continuing education of our doctors and staff, and ensuring our animal hospital is equipped with the latest medical technologies.

We are currently a 3 vet practice and are looking for a fourth DVM teammate to help our practice grow! This is a Monday-Friday position, with no weekends or on call work!

Salary range of $100,000-$130,000/year with an average production percentage of 20-22% 

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 Texas
• 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
• Proficiency in surgery is a plus

About Faithful Friends Veterinary Hospital

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