Legacy Drive Animal Hospital is located in Plano, Texas. Less than 20 miles outside of Dallas, Plano has a rapidly growing population and a lot to offer its residents. We are an AAHA accredited hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. Legacy Drive Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Legacy Drive, we value our staff as well as our clients in a sense that makes staff dedicated and keeps clients coming back over the years. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today! 

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 upmost 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, 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 in which applicant is applying
• 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 great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

Your Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• High Producer Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians