Veterinarian Jobs
Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.
Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.
We reward our veterinarians with competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including healthcare, 401K, CE, vacation, dues, liability coverage and more....

- OnPoint Animal Hospital
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- 15 hours ago
- OnPoint Animal Hospital
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- 15 hours ago
of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school - Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state - Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology,...

Veterinarian - Anesthesiologist
- Crown Veterinary Specialists
- Lebanon, NJ
- 15 hours ago
- Crown Veterinary Specialists
- Lebanon, NJ
- 15 hours ago
scenery Established: Quality education and ample healthcare options We provide: A woman-owned, BIPOC-owned, independently owned 24/7 emergency and specialty practice An emergency department of twelve veterinarians...

General Practice (Veterinarian)
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Seymour, CT
- 15 hours ago
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Seymour, CT
- 15 hours ago
A full-service small animal hospital in the heart of the CT Valley is looking for a compassionate Veterinarian to join their team....

- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Wichita, KS
- 15 hours ago
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Wichita, KS
- 15 hours ago
Are you a veterinarian looking to join a cutting-edge clinic with a fresh approach on after-hours care?...

- Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
- South Bend, IN
- 15 hours ago
- Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
- South Bend, IN
- 15 hours ago
of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program A minimum of two (2) years of ER experience We will alternatively consider reduced ER experience if combined with a minimum of 3 years clinical practice and leadership...

- Palo Verde Animal Hospital
- Phoenix, AZ
- 15 hours ago
- Palo Verde Animal Hospital
- Phoenix, AZ
- 15 hours ago
Hospital Information Small animal general practice Wellness exams and ill pet physicals Soft tissue surgery Digital Radiography In-house Idexx laboratory Fully equipped dental suite with dental radiography...

- Chessie Lane Animal Hospital
- Ottawa, IL
- 15 hours ago
- Chessie Lane Animal Hospital
- Ottawa, IL
- 15 hours ago
Practice Spotlights: Small Animal GP, wellness, follow up appointments, and sick pet exams Soft tissue surgery Dentistry Digital Radiography In-house Idexx Laboratory Ultrasound We offer our team: Competitive...

- Heartland Pet Hospital
- Bellevue, NE
- 15 hours ago
- Heartland Pet Hospital
- Bellevue, NE
- 15 hours ago
We’re looking for: Full Time Veterinarian Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship...

- Animal Emergency Clinic & Intensive Care Facility
- Shreveport, LA
- 15 hours ago
- Animal Emergency Clinic & Intensive Care Facility
- Shreveport, LA
- 15 hours ago
Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Current DEA License or obtained upon hire....

General Practice (Medical Director Veterinarian)
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Brick, NJ
- 15 hours ago
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- Brick, NJ
- 15 hours ago
The clinic is equipped with a comprehensive range of diagnostic tools, including an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, a full lab suite, and ultrasound....

- Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
- Westville, IN
- 15 hours ago
- Emergency Veterinary Care Centers
- Westville, IN
- 15 hours ago
Looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine? Join the dynamic team at Emergency Veterinary Care Centers (EVCC), where passion meets purpose in providing top-notch care to pets and their...

- Morganside Veterinary Clinic
- Sparta, WI
- 15 hours ago
- Morganside Veterinary Clinic
- Sparta, WI
- 15 hours ago
We are thrilled at the prospect of welcoming a new associate veterinarian to our team....

- Betsie River Veterinary Clinic
- Benzonia, MI
- 15 hours ago
- Betsie River Veterinary Clinic
- Benzonia, MI
- 15 hours ago
Betsie River Veterinary Clinic is excited to expand our team with a skilled associate veterinarian dedicated to providing exceptional care and enhancing our patients' well-being....
- Santa Maria Animal Hospital
- Santa Maria, CA
- 15 hours ago
- Santa Maria Animal Hospital
- Santa Maria, CA
- 15 hours ago
Veterinarians typically work an 8 hour shift, three or four days a week, allowing plenty of time to spend days off enjoying outdoor activities....
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Highest Education Level
Veterinarians offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinarian position
- Client Education
- Small Animal Care
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Microchipping
- Laser Therapy
- Large Animal Care
- Digital Radiography
- AVImark
- Preventive Care
- Shelter Medicine
- Small Animal Medicine
- Animal Welfare
- ezyVet
- Dental Radiography
- Exotics
- Digital X-Rays
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Animal Care
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- IDEXX Cornerstone Practice Management System
- Reptiles
- Tooth Extraction
- Preventive Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Anesthesia
- Equine
- Endoscopy
- Dermatology
- Ultrasound
- Internal Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Vaccine Administration
- Surgery
- Orthopedic
- Oncology
- X-Rays
- Client Services
- Wellness
- Patient Care
- Scheduling Appointments
- Medical Records
- Diagnostic
- Health Care
- Referrals
- Friendliness
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Events
- Collaboration
- Employee Development
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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