Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at Telford Veterinary Hospital

Join Our Team as an Associate Veterinarian at Telford Veterinary Hospital in Souderton, PA!

Are you a dynamic and passionate DVM looking for the perfect place to grow your skills and make a difference? We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and drive to be a part of our expanding team and thriving practice.

About You:

• You're a go-getter who's excited to take on a variety of cases and work them up thoroughly.
• You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a great sense of humor to the table.
• You communicate well, build strong relationships, and love working with a collaborative team of professionals.
• You're adaptable, embrace challenges, and see them as opportunities to grow.
• You believe in self-care and know that taking care of yourself helps you provide the best care to your patients.
• You're community-minded and love giving back to causes that matter to you.

About Us:

• Since 1999, Telford Veterinary Hospital has been committed to providing top-tier care to pets and their families in Telford, Souderton, and surrounding areas.
• We pride ourselves on offering a supportive team, advanced medical equipment, and plenty of quality time with clients and their pets.
• Our team is Fear Free Certified, ensuring every staff member is trained to help reduce pet anxiety and stress.
• We practice progressive, compassionate medicine in a laid-back, yet professional, environment.
• Our hospital is equipped with everything you need to practice veterinary medicine at its finest.

What We Offer:.

• A competitive salary with a guaranteed base and production bonuses (no negative accrual).
• A flexible schedule so you can enjoy life both in and out of work.
• Health insurance that includes dental and vision, plus a 401k with company match.
• Generous continuing education (CE) allowance and time off to help you stay at the top of your game.
• Paid parental leave, liability insurance, and licenses—because we believe in supporting your career and personal life.
• A one-year leadership program (optional) for those who want to take their career to the next level.

About the Area: Souderton and Telford, PA are nestled between Montgomery and Bucks counties, offering a small-town charm with a vibrant community. Enjoy walkable downtown districts with shops, restaurants, parks, and theaters. And if you're craving a little more excitement, you're just an hour away from Philadelphia, 90 minutes from the Poconos, and two hours from NYC and the Jersey Shore!

If you're ready to bring your passion, skills, and sense of adventure to our team, we'd love to meet you! For confidential consideration, send your resume to Erika Bergman at erika.bergman@mvetpartners.com.

Find out more about us here: Telford Veterinary Hospital

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

• 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.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university prior to position start date.
• Licensure must be in good standing to practice in the state.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.