Associate Veterinarian

Dunckel Veterinary Hospital is hiring!

Our long-standing AAHA Accredited small animal hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team!!

 Reasons to Join:

• Fantastic and dedicated support staff
• Practice Leadership that values quality of care and team culture. We have so much fun together!
• In hospital access to a Board-Certified Surgeon and Board-Certified Ultrasonographer
• Top Notch customer reviews!
• Clean, beautiful and well-equipped facility with a Remodel Coming Soon!

At Dunckel Veterinary Hospital (DVH) we offer state-of-the-art medicine in a caring environment. Our well-equipped hospital has the tools and technologies to provide the highest standard of care. Our facility offers in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, high-definition digital x-ray, ultrasound, a new patient warming system, a surgical suite, dentistry, in-house pharmacy, and much more!  Our staff practices feline friendly handling, and we maintain our high medical standards through our AAHA Accreditation.

We offer a variety of specialty services! We have a Board-Certified Surgeon who performs our orthopedic surgeries including cruciate surgery as well as a Board-Certified Ultrasonographer scheduled on a regular rotation.  We will soon be expanding our services and hours to include Urgent Care!  Our highly competent staff is as energized about cases as you are.  Come be a part of a team that cares about each other, their patients, and their clients. 

Whether you are a new graduate, or an experienced doctor, we are the practice for you! Our supportive work environment enables doctors to pursue their interests in vet med. We are passionate about mentoring and supporting veterinarians through our Mentorship and Leadership Development programs.  Our Mentors receive extensive mentorship training and are now Certified Clinical Mentors, so any new graduates can participate in a structured and rewarding Mentorship Program.

Our Management and medical leadership are committed to supporting our team through career development, continuing education, and personal goals.  All Veterinarians will find interesting, diverse, and challenging cases, with a manageable caseload. We work hard to foster a healthy and positive clinic culture where we value each individual and place a priority on the wellbeing of our team.

Location: 2048 S. State Rd, Davison MI 48423

Davison, MI is located in Genesee County and offers a variety of activities. This quaint city offers boutique shopping, antiquing, hiking trails, the new Lake Callis water park and recreation area, a premier dog park and much more. With many seasonal events planned by the city there is always something to do! The Festival of Flags, Pumpkinfest, Lake Callis events are just the tip of the iceberg.  Conveniently located near major cities, Davison has something for everyone. 

 Qualifications:

• Licensed Michigan Veterinarian (Active & Clear)
• All experience levels welcome to apply!
• Interest in Urgent Care a plus but not required
• Interest in Surgery a plus but not required

Our Offer:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production-based bonuses with no negative accrual
• Signing Bonus!!
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid time off
• Immediate 401k with employer match
• Company Paid CE allowance with dedicated paid training time off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs
• Company Paid Licensing and PLIT

 If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.  

• Maintain excellent client communication.  
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.  
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.  
• Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.  
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas. 

• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.  
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.  
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.  
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. 
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals. 

• Provide feedback and changes to the training program. 
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well. 
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations. 

Ideal Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team. 
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.? 

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. 
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. 
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients. 
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. 
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia. 
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. 
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software. 

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!