Veterinarian

North Paw Animal Hospital located in Durham, NC is seeking a Veterinarian to join our practice.

North Paw Animal Hospital is located in northern Durham County. This is a suburban area populated by clients that work mainly at Duke and the Research Triangle Park. North Paw Animal Hospital provides primary care to small animals mostly canine and feline focusing on well care and strong client/patient relationships. There are a variety of specialty hospitals in the area for referral such as the Veterinary College at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.

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**$110,000 to $135,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

• Small animal hospital offering veterinary services, drop-off services, bathing and grooming.
• 6 exam rooms, a large treatment area, 3 wards (canine, feline and isolation), surgical suite and dental table.
• Separate canine and feline entrances and waiting areas with 1 exam room exclusively feline and 1 exclusively canine.
• Feline friendly hospital
• In house laboratory capabilities using IDEXX chemistry and CBC analyzer
• Using the Schick system
• IM3 dental ultrasonic scaler and high speed drill
• Dental area includes 2 dental tables
• Isoflourane gas anesthesia with monitoring equipment including pulse oximetry, blood pressure, ECG, CO2, temperature, heart and respiration rate
• Sound SmartDR Digital Radiography is offered twice monthly by a mobile radiologist
• All emergencies after 6 pm on weekdays and 12 pm on Saturdays are referred to the local emergency hospital
• Complete pharmacy

ABOUT DURHAM COUNTY

Durham, North Carolina is located in the central portion of the state, halfway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the pristine beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Both residents and visitors alike enjoy the host of cultural, historical, educational, and natural amenities that Durham has to offer. Our reasonable cost-of-living, first class health care, sports teams, arts, entertainment, shopping options, and an abundance of the natural beauty typical of the Carolina Piedmont all contribute to the high quality of life that “Durhamites” enjoy.

SKILLS AND BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.

· Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.

· Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.

· Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Works collaboratively with hospital team members.

· Makes decisions confidently and effectively.

· Manages time and tasks appropriately.

· Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

· Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

Benefits

We reward leadership and excellence with:

· Highly competitive base salary

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Bonus Program

·401(k) plan

· Paid Vacation and Sick Time

· Paid Holidays

· Continuing Education Allowance

· Career Growth Opportunities

· In-house Training

If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you.