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Banfield Pet Hospital

Preventive veterinary care network of clinics

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinary ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeNewton, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or foreign equivalent.
  • Massachusetts veterinary license.
  • Availability to work weekends and evenings; client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week.
  • Ability to travel locally within the same MSA to cover shifts at Banfield hospitals, with annual domestic travel for vendor visits and associate education potentially required.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, treat, and control diseases and injuries in pets.
  • Perform surgeries on pets using appropriate anesthesia, monitoring, and pain management.
  • Prescribe and administer drugs and vaccines.
  • Deliver preventive care, perform diagnostic workups, develop treatment plans, communicate home care instructions, and plan follow-up visits.
  • Establish trust and confidence with clients and advocate for preventive care and wellness plans.
  • Combine patient medical history, physical examinations, and diagnostic workups to make effective clinical decisions.
  • Lead the veterinary hospital team through daily schedules and caseloads, and delegate tasks.
  • Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, applicable federal and state controlled-substance laws, and the Banfield Code of Ethics.
  • Provide high-quality veterinary care and a strong client experience while advocating for pets and their quality of life.
  • Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to the human-pet bond.
  • Educate clients and hospital associates on pet health, veterinary care, and husbandry.
  • Mentor and develop an efficient, collaborative, and productive veterinary medical team.
  • Improve the hospital's medical quality and business performance.
  • Address and resolve client concerns; collaborate effectively with the hospital team.
  • Practice evidence-based medicine and preventive care when data or guidelines exist, and use sound judgment when they do not.
  • Educate PetSmart associates on veterinary care and husbandry.
  • Perform other assigned job duties.

About the Company

Banfield Pet Hospital

Preventive veterinary care network of clinics

Banfield Pet Hospital provides preventive veterinary care through a large nationwide network of general veterinary hospitals. Its services focus on regular checkups, vaccinations, dental care, nutrition advice, and chronic disease management, often delivered through programs like the Optimum Wellness Plan. The clinics operate by offering routine and preventive pet health care, with teams of veterinarians and staff serving millions of pets each year. Banfield differentiates itself by being part of a single, coordinated health system (Mars Veterinary Health) and by leveraging a large network and standardized wellness plans to make proactive pet care more accessible. The company’s goal is to improve pets’ health and well-being, supporting a better world for pets and their people through comprehensive, preventive care and community impact programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Founded
1955

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