Associate Veterinarian (multiple openings)
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Employer: New York Veterinary Associate P.C., d/b/a Miller & Associates Job Title: Associate Veterinarian (multiple openings) Job Location: Brewster, New YorkJob Type: Full TimeRate of Pay: $85,051.00 - $90,000.00 per year Duties: Conduct appointments via mobile ambulatory service whereby horses are seen at their own facilities. Perform examinations on horses per client requests and advise on treatment protocols and procedures. Perform veterinary treatments on horses as a result of said examinations, including joint therapies, dentistry, reproductive services. Perform pre-purchase examinations to assess suitability of horses for clients as requested. Evaluate, treat, and perform diagnostics on sick and injured horses. Prescribe medications for sick or injured horses as needed. Direct referrals to equine hospitals or additional veterinary specialists as needed. Perform field surgery. Counsel clients on sick or injured horses that require euthanasia decisions and perform euthanasians. Operate diagnostic equipment such as digital x-ray, shockwave therapy and ultrasound. Collect blood, bodily fluids, tissues, etc. for laboratory testing. Perform basic laboratory testing at clinic laboratory, including routine bloodwork (CBC, Chemistry, Fibrinogen, Amyloid). Prepare samples for outside laboratory testing. Inoculate horses against various diseases, including rabies, West Nile virus, influenza, and rhinopneumonitis. Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure by attending and participating in various lectures and educational seminars. Perform administrative tasks, including billing for client services, entering medical notes, and following up with clients on cases with technician oversight.Requirements: Employer will accept a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and 1 year of experience in the job offered or in a Veterinarian-related occupation.Position requires experience in the following: • Obtaining thorough medical histories of equine patients via medical evaluation, international paperwork/passport review (when applicable), detailed medical record review, competitive/performance history review, and discussions with client regarding future goals and expectations;• Developing equine vaccination strategies for scenarios including health certifications, lifestyle considerations, and show circuit outbreaks;• Administering medications via various routes, including intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (SC or SQ), oral, and intranasal;• Handling and restraining horses in order to perform lameness exams, including handling, jogging technique, and hard pad assessments; and,• Evaluating lameness and performing diagnostic nerve blocks in equine patients.License Requirement: Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program. Must be eligible for state licensure. Contact: Qualified applicants should apply online by selecting “Associate Veterinarian (multiple openings)” in the “Current Openings” section of Salary: 85051 Maximum Salary: 90000 Salary Unit: Yearly