Veterinarian

Company: Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital
Location: Columbia
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital is located in Columbia, Maryland and has been serving the community since 1984. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets and offer routine medical, surgical, and dental care.Here at Hickory Ridge, we have a dedicated team of professionals from diverse backgrounds who are well-trained and highly skilled. Our team loves our clients' pets and love what they do. The goal of each staff member is to provide our clients and their pets with the most excellent care possible so they can continue to do what they love with you for many years to come. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!*Veterinarian Role Requirements** Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university* Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which you are applying* Professional demeanor and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude* The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics* Proficiency in surgery is a plus*Veterinarian Role Responsibilities** Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pets problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine and attend Continuing Education meetings.* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.*Your Benefits** Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates* Maternity Leave* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)* High Producer Bonus* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance* Professional Liability Coverage* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)* Growth tracks for leadership development* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced VeterinariansAdditionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.*No Negative Accrual for DVMs*With a guaranteed base salary and the ability to earn additional income through production bonuses, youll have the financial stability you deserve - no matter what. Slow days? Vacation? Maternity leave? No worries. Your base salary is always secure, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what really matters: providing exceptional care and living your best life.*High Producers Bonus*Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!*Lead DVM Foundations*In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.*Doctor Mentorship Program*Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.*Clinical Tracks Program*Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Cardiology.*ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS*Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. Were based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states.At Southern Veterinary Partners, our WAG valuesWork Together, Amaze, and Growdrive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say yes and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job but a career.SVP provides integrated support, from HR, finance, and inventory management to marketing, recruiting, regional operational support, and more to our hospital teams. By leveraging our Home Office resources, the hospitals in our network are able to focus on the medicine and caring for their patients. Each day is truly a partnership (hence, the P in SVP).Our teams continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organizations success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #22 on Newsweeks Most Loved Workplaces list in 2023, including #1 in _all_ of healthcare.Apply today - we'd love to meet you!#FeaturedOpportunityJob Type: Full-timePay: $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSupplemental Pay:* Bonus opportunities* Commission pay* Signing bonusEducation:* Doctorate (Required)License/Certification:* License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (Preferred)* DEA License (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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