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Here at Santee Animal Hospital we pride ourselves on practicing the best medicine possible. We provide a variety of services that include internal medicine, senior and pediatric wellness, radiology and surgery. We are proud to have an in-house laboratory, which allows for rapid diagnostics. We are a 4-DVM practice in a beautiful small town in the country with all the amenities just down the road. We are a team but more like a family. We make sure all of our staff have great quality of life and work-life balance is extremely important to us.
If you like a simple lifestyle then Santee is for you. Santee is a small town that has many larger towns within an hours drive, Charleston, Columbia, Summerville, and Orangeburg are all less than an hour.
Sitting on the south shore of Lake Marion, the largest freshwater lake in South Carolina, Santee is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the state. From hiking and birding to boating and fishing, outdoor recreational opportunities abound in Santee. Come explore what our beautiful area has to offer and we'd love to have you join our team!
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for:
Full Time Veterinarian who is comfortable with soft tissue surgeries including orthopedics
Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
Proficient in general medicine and surgery
Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!
QualificationsDoctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
Active Veterinary State License
USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
+ Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
+ Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
+ Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
+ The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.
+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.
**Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. **
Additional Information
We offer our Veterinarians:
Flexible Scheduling
Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
Future Ownership Opportunities
Competitive Compensation
Medical Autonomy
DVM Mentor Network
Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
OFFERING: SIGN-ON BONUS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE AND FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS.
