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  Veterinarian Office | Mattoon, IL Store | Full Time and Part Time
  Country Critters Veterinary Clinic is a full-service hospital located inside select Rural King stores. We are looking for motivated veterinarians to join our team! Our mission is to provide top quality, compassionate care to our patients and their families at an affordable price. We are looking for veterinarians who will be the leaders of their team. We will never tell you how to practice medicine or weigh you down with quotas. Our goal is to help you be the best veterinarian you can be. Our clinics have digital x-ray, hematology equipment, and spacious surgery suites. New graduates or seasoned veterinarians are welcome to apply. We will provide mentorship to new graduates if desired. No after-hours emergencies and both full/part time positions are available. We offer a rich benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and a matching 401K in addition to a generous compensation plan.
  The Associate Veterinarian works to define and implement medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care. They deliver medical, surgical and dental care to patients. The Associate Veterinarian plays a key role in building and maintaining client relationships as well as staff relationships. He/She may assist in supervising staff members in their daily medical duties when the corporate manager is not in the practice to oversee this important function. This is a leadership position with the important responsibility of ensuring a positive work environment in which the practice can achieves its goals.
  Works with owners to set medical policies and procedures; performs all duties in accordance with them
  Performs thorough physical examinations; diagnoses physical conditions and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client being sensitive to their emotional as well financial needs
  Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures with hospital standards of care
  Interprets the results of laboratory tests and determines the appropriate protocol based on the results; reads radiographs and interprets them
  Works with the Corporate Manager on plans for developing and growing the business
  Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centered environment
  Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff
  Works toward and attains productivity standards
  Follows state and federal laws regarding the practice of veterinary medicine
  Ensures appropriate drug logs are kept for controlled substances and that they are stored and treated in compliance with state and federal laws