Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Mono Way Veterinary Hospital

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $185K–$210K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Mono Way Veterinary Hospital. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.

For more than 45 years, Mono Way Veterinary Hospital has provided high-quality, personalized care to pets and families throughout Sonora.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Sonora offers a relaxed Sierra foothills lifestyle with easy access to alpine lakes, renowned ski resorts, hiking trails, and Yosemite National Park. Closer to home, its historic downtown offers local shops, restaurants, and a glimpse into the area's Gold Rush heritage. At Mono Way Veterinary Hospital, you'll also find:

A full range of services, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, internal medicine, and boarding
A trusted community presence built over more than 45 years

An experienced, collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Mono Way offers flexible scheduling options, including:

Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule
No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations
Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $185,000-$210,000
Production bonus with no negative accrual option available
Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $125,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team member pet discounts
Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Heather Williams at hwilliams@petvetcarecenters.com.

Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
Client communication and education
Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
Maintaining accurate medical records
Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)

Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
Current State Veterinary License
DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Excellent surgical and dental skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek)

$185,000-$210,000 USD

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