Job Description:
Practice: Bush Lake Pet Hospital has a 35 year legacy in the Bloomington / Eden Prairie community. We are a small animal and exotics practice that just moved into our beautiful new facility during Summer 2024!Position Purpose: Over the years Bush Lake Pet Hospital has greatly evolved and grown as the needs for veterinary care have changed. As we continue to expand, we are now back on the hunt for an additional veterinarian to join our incredible team! We have recently built and moved into a BRAND NEW state-of-the-art facility. This larger space, upgraded equipment, and multi-species accommodations allow the continuity of exceptional care and progressive medicine. This position also comes with a great multi-site opportunity at our sister location, France Avenue Pet Hospital, in Bloomington, Minnesota. Our second location is an established part of the Minneapolis Metro area, helping our cohesive team achieve even more lifelong relationships within our community. Our practices currently consist of 2 full-time DVMs, 3 certified veterinary technicians, and 3 veterinary assistants, making an ideal doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio. Our technical staff is highly utilized, ensuring that their doctors are never without a hand and are always able to manage their time as needed. Caseloads are optimal for a doctor who likes to keep a steady agenda with a balance of medical and surgical cases. We foster a supportive and collaborative work environment welcoming DVMs of all experience levels, including new and recent graduates. Our experienced doctors are compassionate, ambitious, and hardworking, making them great mentors for those starting their careers in veterinary medicine. Full-time and part-time positions are available. Process: We want to make things easy on you! 1. Apply 2. Set up an initial call with the practice representative. 3. Schedule a visit to the practice to meet the team! (We promise not to ask what your greatest weakness is!)A commitment to lifestyle focus: What is most important to you outside of veterinary medicine? We want to ensure a balance between your personal and professional priorities.Schedule: We offer a fixed 4-day work week with no weekends or on-call.Compensation: Let’s talk! Lay out your expectations upfront. We consider each candidate individually, taking into account their skills and experience, to offer compensation that allows you to live comfortably.PTO-Unlimited. Yes, you read that right! Management: Maintain an open line of communication with your leadership team. You will be heard and taken seriously!Continued Education: Ample CE allowance and FREE internal CE opportunities, including wet labs!Professional growth support: Medical autonomy, support of new implementations brought to the practice, workshops, and retreats dedicated to professional development.Mentorship: We offer a 6-month+ hybrid program customized to new grads based on their competencies and clinical and non-clinical development needs. An onsite dedicated mentor is with you every step of the way!Helping Hands: Have an adequate number of skilled support staff by your side, with a 1:2 doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio. Focus on your patients, and let your techs do what they do best!Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, company-paid short-term disability, 401(k), and Roth(k). If enrolled, a monthly stipend to cover your individual health insurance premium is also included.We’ve got you covered: Liability coverage, State Licensure dues, DEA Registration, AVMA and state VMA memberships, and any other associated memberships will also be paid for should they become due during employment. *Part-time benefits may vary. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.Essential Responsibilities:Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.Provide counsel around pet end of life care.Maintain patients’ medical records.Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.Requirements/Qualifications:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.Appropriate state licensure.Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.Benefits Offered:Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experienceUnlimited personal timeBonus incentivesHealth insurance; dental insurance; vision insuranceRetirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)CE and licensure reimbursement Flexible work schedulesManaging career path developmentEmployee Assistance ProgramDVM Referral ProgramMental Health ResourcesRelocation assistance available