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Smith Animal Hospital is looking for a relief veterinarian to cover shifts and help us keep up with demand.

This position would be a great opportunity for veterinarians with ideally at least two years of experience and looking for mentorship and experienced veterinarians looking to continue to hone their skills.

And if you find yourself happy working with us, we will certainly consider you joining us as a full-time associate down the road!

You will gain experience working on a wide variety of surgical and medical cases, using the latest technology available so that you can do your best for your clients and their pets. This includes an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, digital x-ray, dual surgery suites with electrocautery and dental capability. We also have access to a top-notch radiologist when their input may be needed and trusted advanced care professionals to assist beyond our abilities.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: We are a full-service veterinary practice. You will be responsible for general small animal veterinary medicine. This includes preventative health care, pet dental care, and vaccinations. We would prefer someone that can perform small animal surgeries, as that is a big part of our current need to be fulfilled but we are open to other abilities that can be useful.

Our clinic is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. We have NO weekend office hours and NO after-hours or on-call schedule, working entirely on a no forced appointment policy, including surgeries.

We are currently looking to fill at least Wednesday and Thursday shifts. However, we understand this is a relief role and you may have other commitments or desires to balance outside of work. Your schedule during our office hours is negotiable (days worked and shifts) to ensure we all benefit.

We see about 100 – 120 clients per day, where you may see 30 – 40 of those clients, daily. Some days can be steady, but fast-paced. Other days may be slower, but more time may be committed to each client and their needs. We do our best working as a team to keep things running smoothly, but you’ll need to be able to handle sudden changes as they come.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We want you to feel right at home here and are open to visits and short-term externships to ensure this. We also provide:

• $1,000 – $1,400 (and up) per shift rate, depending on work experience
• Negotiable hours and days of work
• Free on-site housing available during site visits
• Potential transition to a full-time associate position, if desired

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine
• Active veterinary license in good standing to practice in the state of South Carolina
• Current DEA license held
• At least two years of experience – ideal but not required
• USDA Accreditation held or obtained upon hire – nice to have, but not required

If you are interested, please send your resume to charles@eastsidespartanburg.com. You may also contact me directly with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are hiring a full-time associate veterinarian looking to join our progressive, companion animal veterinary hospital in Spartanburg, SC!

This position would be a great opportunity for a new graduate looking for mentorship and an experienced veterinarian looking to grow their clientele within our practice!

By joining our private practice, you will enjoy flexibility in your schedule, autonomy to provide care as you see fit, and have an actual say in how things are done; something often not found in corporate practices.

You will gain experience working on a wide variety of surgical and medical cases, using the latest technology available so that you can do your best for your clients and their pets. This includes an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, digital x-ray, dual surgery suites with electrocautery and dental capability. We also have access to a top-notch radiologist when their input may be needed and trusted advanced care professionals to assist beyond our abilities.

You will feel confident as you grow, with support, collaboration and learning from 8 doctors that bring a combined 105 years of experience to the field and a growing team of veterinary professionals working right beside you.

You will have input into which of our three veterinary clinics you wish to work in; Eastside Animal Hospital, Smith Animal Hospital and Westside Veterinary Hospital. Each operates as an individual, private practice, yet each provides support and assistance to one another frequently.

All our practices are in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina! Spartanburg is known for its quality of life and as a great place to raise a family. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation for local businesses, the arts, entertainment, and recreation and is within easy driving distance of the mountains and ocean. We are big proponents of supporting local and encourage our employees to do the same.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: We are a full-service veterinary practice. You will be responsible for general small animal veterinary medicine. This includes performing small animal surgery, preventative health care, pet dental care, and vaccinations. There is an opportunity for orthopedic services if desired but not required.

Our clinics are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. You will be expected to work four days a week with two of those being full days (10-hour shifts). We have NO weekend office hours and NO after-hours or on-call schedule, working entirely on a no forced appointment policy, except for scheduled surgeries. We would rather you spend the time you need to attend to your patient and form a solid relationship with their owners than worry about unrealistic appointment hopping.

We see about 80 – 100 clients per day. Some days can be steady, but fast-paced. Other days may be slower, but more time may be committed to each client and their needs. We do our best working as a team to keep things running smoothly, but you will need to be able to handle sudden changes as they come.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

We want you to feel right at home here and understand it is a big commitment to accept a new role! That is why we structure our interview process so that you will feel confident in accepting this role:

• First interview – we will schedule a phone interview with one of our head veterinarians where they will go over the position in more detail, what you can expect in the day-to-day and answer any questions you may have.
• Second interview – we will bring you in for an in-person visit so you can get to know the team and see the type of work you will do firsthand. We will take you around each practice to get your input on which location you would feel most comfortable working in. We will also show you around some of our favorite spots and what is happening in Spartanburg!

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are focused on committing to you and the quality of work you will be bringing. That is why our compensation structure is based on favorable, negotiable terms:

• Base Compensation
• Signing bonus – up to $25,000, based on experience level and starting salary, allocated quarterly
• Starting salary range of $120,000 – $200,000 (and up), based on experience level
• Production bonuses – starting at 22%, capped at 25%, paid quarterly
• Retirement plan – 401k with 4% employer match
• Relocation assistance
• Up to $10,000 moving stipend
• Housing (temporary and long-term) can be provided if needed
• Assistance with spousal career placement can be provided if needed
• Healthcare – allowance provided, with your choice in your own insurance plan
• Schedule
• Paid time off – 3 weeks of vacation and 52 hours of personal leave per year
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks paid-time off, depending on PTO already taken for the year
• Very flexible work schedule – open to discussing shifts that benefit everyone
• Professional Development
• Student loan reimbursement
• Paid state licensing fees
• Paid AVMA and state professional dues
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Generous pet care discounts
• Opportunity for potential ownership for those doctors who are interested

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from a college of veterinary medicine
• Current DEA license held or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License held or obtained upon hire
• USDA Accreditation held or obtained upon hire – nice to have, but not required

If you are interested, please send your resume to charles@eastsidespartanburg.com. You may also contact me directly with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re hiring a full-time associate veterinarian to serve on a rotating basis between our three companion animal veterinary hospitals in Spartanburg, SC!

This position would be a great opportunity for a new graduate looking for mentorship and exposure to different, yet challenging environments as well as an experienced veterinarian looking to grow their clientele based on location demand.

By joining our private practice, you will enjoy flexibility in your schedule, autonomy to provide care as you see fit, and have an actual say in how things are done; something often not found in corporate practices.

You will gain experience working on a wide variety of surgical and medical cases, using the latest technology available so that you can do your best for your clients and their pets. This includes an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, digital x-ray, dual surgery suites with electrocautery and dental capability. We also have access to a top-notch radiologist when their input may be needed and trusted advanced care professionals to assist beyond our abilities.

You will feel confident as you grow, with support, collaboration and learning from 8 doctors that bring a combined 105 years of experience to the field and a growing team of veterinary professionals working right beside you.

We are a network of three veterinary clinics; Eastside Animal Hospital, Smith Animal Hospital and Westside Veterinary Hospital. Each operates as an individual, private practice, yet each provides support and assistance to one another frequently.

Our long-term goal is to find you the location and environment of what we have available that suits you best. Our focus is on your potential being directed and supported in a way that we all win.

All our practices are in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina! Spartanburg is known for its quality of life and as a great place to raise a family. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation for local businesses, the arts, entertainment, and recreation and is within easy driving distance of the mountains and ocean. We are big proponents of supporting local and encourage our employees to do the same.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: Each hospital operates as a full-service veterinary practice. You will be responsible for general small animal veterinary medicine. This includes performing small animal surgery, preventative health care, pet dental care, and vaccinations. There is an opportunity for orthopedic services if desired but not required.

Our clinics are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. You will be expected to work four days a week with two of those being full days (10-hour shifts). We have NO weekend office hours and NO after-hours or on-call schedule, working entirely on a no forced appointment policy, except for scheduled surgeries. We’d rather you spend the time you need to attend to your patient and form a solid relationship with their owners than worry about unrealistic appointment hopping.

We see about 80 – 100 clients per day. Some days can be steady, but fast-paced. Other days may be slower, but more time may be committed to each client and their needs. We do our best working as a team to keep things running smoothly, but you’ll need to be able to handle sudden changes as they come.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

We want you to feel right at home here and understand it’s a big commitment to accept a new role! That’s why we structure our interview process so that you’ll feel confident in accepting this role:

• First interview – a phone interview with one of our head veterinarians where they’ll go over the position in more detail and answer any questions you may have.
• Second interview – we’ll bring you in for a two-day externship so you can get to know the team and see the type of work you’ll do firsthand. We’ll take you around each practice to get your input on each. We’d also like to show you around some of our favorite spots in Spartanburg!

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are focused on committing to you and the quality of work you’ll be bringing. That’s why our compensation structure is based on favorable, negotiable terms:

• Base Compensation
• Signing bonus – up to $25,000, based on experience level and starting salary, allocated quarterly
• Starting salary range of $120,000 – $200,000 (and up), based on experience level
• Production bonuses – starting at 22%, capped at 25%, paid quarterly Retirement plan – 401k with 4% employer match
• Relocation assistance
• Up to $10,000 moving stipend
• Housing (temporary and long-term) can be provided if needed
• Assistance with spousal career placement can be provided if needed
• Healthcare – allowance provided, with your choice in your own insurance plan
• Schedule
• Paid time off – 3 weeks of vacation and 52 hours of personal leave per year
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks paid-time off, depending on PTO already taken for the year
• Very flexible work schedule – open to discussing shifts that benefit everyone
• Professional Development
• Student loan reimbursement
• Paid state licensing fees
• Paid AVMA and state professional dues
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Generous pet care discounts
• Opportunity for potential ownership for those doctors who are interested

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from a college of veterinary medicine
• Current DEA license held or obtained upon hire
• Active Veterinary State License held or obtained upon hire
• USDA Accreditation held or obtained upon hire – nice to have, but not required

If you are interested, please send your resume to charles@eastsidespartanburg.com. You may also contact me directly with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Veterinary Technician supports the veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Act as the extra eyes, ears, and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian’s productivity. Lead communications with veterinarians and veterinary medical team to maintain the flow of patients.
• Provide professional, efficient, exceptional service at all times. This includes performing procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, and monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Educate clients about preventive care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services, and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts, standard protocols, and maintain clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest.
• Mentor other paraprofessionals in the hospital.
• Other job duties as assigned.

HIRING QUALIFICATIONS

LEADERSHIP

• Personal Learning
• Customer Focus
• Peer Relationships
• Action Oriented
• Listening

FUNCTIONAL

• Ensure medical quality
• Effective communication
• Drive for results
• Priority setting
• Functional skills

CAPABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task – Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Communication skills – Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style, and exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Problem solving skills – Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills – Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous, and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
• Intellectual ability – Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written, or diagram format. Can provide directions.
• Mathematical ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
• Computer skills – Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized medical software.

ATTITUDES

• Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes an additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Eastside Animal Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness – willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence – able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision as appropriate.
• Tolerance for Stress/Resiliency – maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to confident around pets – dogs and cats.
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Associate is 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.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

• Associate or Bachelor degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to perform all required skills of AVMA accredited veterinary technology programs at a level in which to aid in the efficiency of the practice.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass hair drug test.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Pet Care Assistant works with the veterinary medical team to provide and prepare for the best medical care of pets, and to ensure this is provided in a happy, welcoming, friendly and efficient manner, influencing clients to return and refer their friends and families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare treatment rooms for examination of pets and necessary medical supplies (e.g. vaccinations, fecal loops, slides, etc.) for veterinarian and/or technician. Set up fecals, smears, skin scrapings as directed.
• Maintain the flow of the Hospital in accordance to position. Provide Client Education regarding preventative care, and basic status of hospitalized pets. Serve as support to the reception staff on an as needed basis.
• Hold or restrain pet during examination, treatment, or inoculation.
• Prepare routine in-house laboratory tests – e.g. canine heartworm, feline leukemia, FIV, and canine parvovirus.
• Monitor the comfort of hospitalized patients by walking, exercising, cleaning cages and pets as needed, bathe pets as directed. Ensure pets have water in kennels.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the facility per hospital protocol including but not limited to cage cleaning, trash collection and removal, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, instrument cleaning, and general housekeeping.
• Serve as support to other areas in order to ensure optimum Client/Patient care and efficient workflow. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to multi-task-Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among
  multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Communication skills-Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used words and job specific terms.
• Organizational ability- Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Client service skills-Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
• Intellectual Ability-Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions.
• Mathematical Ability-Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurements.
• Computer Skills- Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software.

ATTITUDES:

• Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Eastside Animal Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperation – willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Tolerance – maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
• Independence – able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision as appropriate

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to be confident around pets – dogs and cats.
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Associate is 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a hair drug screen.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION: The Client Service Coordinator drives the flow of clients and pets through the hospital, maximizes the productivity of the veterinary medical team (in terms of numbers of clients and Pets), ensures good communication with associates and clients, and coordinates the care of clients and pets in a happy, welcoming, friendly, and efficient manner, influencing clients to return and refer their friends and families.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Lead the Cycle of Service for the veterinary medical team. This includes actively recruiting new clients by promoting hospital services. It also includes routing the flow of clients and pets to ensure superior client care and maximum productivity of the veterinary medical team.
• Maximize the number of pets seen by the hospital team through a “come in now” environment.
• Provide professional, efficient, exceptional service at all times. This includes encouraging hospital visits, welcoming clients and pets, ensuring that they are comfortable in the hospital, and educating them about their pet’s health.
• Educate clients about preventive care, pet health needs, and hospital services. Assist incoming clients by completing the required documentation, entering all pet information and history in the computer, utilizing proper collars and tags for identification, and ensuring prompt service.
• Assist outgoing clients by providing all necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispensing prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, selling retail products, and scheduling future appointments.
• Manage the finances by maintaining accurate balances and utilizing proper opening and closing procedures.
• Conduct administrative functions as necessary.
• Other job duties as assigned.

HIRING QUALIFICATIONS CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to multi-task – Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Communication skills – Reads, writes, and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style, and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
• Problem solving skills – Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
• Client service skills – Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous, and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
• Intellectual ability – Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written, or diagram format. Can provide directions.
• Mathematical ability – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to compute rate, ratio, and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
• Computer skills – Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized medical software.

ATTITUDES

• Initiative – shows willingness and aptitude to take appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes an additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Integrity – firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Eastside Animal Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Cooperativeness – willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.
• Flexibility – is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
• Independence – able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision as appropriate.
• Tolerance for Stress/Resiliency – maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to confident around pets – dogs and cats.
• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
• Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
• Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Associate is 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.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One year related experience required with customer service preferred.
• Medical background (veterinary technician, human healthcare, pharmaceutical, etc.) with medical terminology training is preferred.
• Must be able to pass hair drug test.