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Firehouse Animal Health Centers, where 100 little things make a BIG difference! https://firehouse.vet/100-little-things/ 

Firehouse is looking for Veterinarians to join our awesome team! We have several locations in the Austin, Texas area. We currently have openings at our Belterra and Westlake locations. Please reach out if you are interested in any location. We anticipate openings for growth in Kyle, Cedar Park, and Firehouse 183, in the coming months. 

We take a team approach to veterinary medicine while maintaining at least a 2:1 Tech / Veterinarian ratio. We are Feline Friendly and uphold a Fear Free environment for our patients and support training for all our Team members too. We believe in building relationships with our clients to improve our ability to provide the best care possible for our patients. We offer communication and leadership training to accomplish these goals. We apply a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion lens in everything we do and love to give back to the community through donating veterinary services, helping with fundraisers, and volunteering our time to our community partners.

Benefits and Perks

• CE: Paid CE days + allowance + Fear Free Certification + Feline Friendly
• Dues and Fees Paid: DEA, AVMA, State / Local VMAs, VIN
• Generous ProSal Compensation With NO Negative Accrual
• Benefits: FT Team Members are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 401k Match, Team Member Discounts, Uniforms, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay
• Veterinarian Mentorship Available - regardless of experience level
• Hospital Hours: 7:30a - 6p Monday-Friday (Kyle location open until 8p), 8a-12p Saturday, Closed Sunday
• Pay: $100,000 - $160,000 per year 

The greater Austin area sits on the edge of "The Texas Hill Country,” and is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts due to the hiking, mountain biking, climbing, road cycling, and water activities available at our many regional lakes. Many rivers and lakes in the area host water-based sports such as standup paddleboard, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and rowing. The culinary and nightlife activities of The Hill Country have a little something for everyone and continue to grow. As the "Live Music Capital" of the world, there is music and dancing to be found every single night of the week. Come see this awesome pet-friendly college town full of activities that support individuals and families. 

For more information about Firehouse, our locations, and our Veterinarian positions, visit our website https://firehouse.vet/join-our-team/. You can also check out our 10-year anniversary video at https://youtu.be/wIXK7H4dsuM. We hope to see you soon!

Position Overview

As an Associate Veterinarian, your responsibility is to provide high quality medical care and client education. As a leader in the practice, you will mentor an effective and productive veterinary medical team, advocate for patients and clients, ensure a safe and effective work environment, and improve both the medical quality and business performance of the hospital. You will report directly to the Medical Director (MD), with accountability to the Hospital Manager (HM). Your work will directly support the HM – MD partnership in support of hospital goals.

Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the following list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

Client Service:

• Work with hospital team on efficient client flow to ensure an excellent experience
• Foster an educational experience for the client
• Effectively communicate the treatment plan to the client and the team, including cost
• Keep clients informed regarding patient status, results of diagnostics, and prognosis
• Assist HM – MD team in handling difficult client interactions
• Ensure thorough client communication by the hospital team
• Maintain client communication when their primary veterinarian is not available
• Conduct follow up correspondence

Medical Service:

• Work with MD to create systems enabling efficient delivery of medical care by the team
• Minimize patient stress while performing high quality exams, diagnostics, and procedures
• Create individual patient plans based on the case specifics, including follow up care
• Work with referral partners to provide comprehensive oversight of patient care
• Work with MD to review cases, assess skills, and continuously develop skills
• Keep current with highest standards of medical care

Clerical Service:

• Maintain accurate medical records
• Work with MD to effectively manage global glossary for quick AVImark data entry
• Respond to Firehouse email in a professional, timely manner
• Participate in modifying and updating systems, guidelines, and procedures as needed
• Accurately charge clients for all services performed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Team Management:

• Assist the HM – MD team in onboarding new staff, including veterinarians
• Participate in individual Leadership Sessions as requested by the HM – MD team
• Participate in training, education, development, supervision of team
• Ensure an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect

Marketing:

• Understand, participate, and support public relations, marketing events, and programs
• Assist HM – MD team in creating marketing tools and materials 

Meetings:

• Actively participate in regular doctor meetings
• Attend monthly hospital meetings; actively assist HM – MD team with content and flow

Professional Experience / Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build long term relationships
• Ability to develop visionary products and services
• Comfortable in high growth environments
• Experience with or willingness to learn budgeting and financial management
• Willingness to learn management and leadership skills
• Practical experience with client relations
• Strong general medical and surgical experience

Personal Characteristics

• Strong enjoyment of client relationship and education
• Compassion toward animals and people
• Strong relationship building skills
• High energy, passion, and drive to be successful
• Aptitude for technology, or willingness to learn
• Ability to process and respond to all communication in a timely manner
• Fast learner, able to multi-task and be flexible to change
• Ability to think creatively and problem solve
• Team player who can work effectively in a fast growing, dynamic environment
• Effective communicator in a variety of situations
• Great attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial mindset

Things you Need to Know

• Dependable attendance / presence at the hospital is a must
• Allergies to animals must be controllable through medication
• Moves equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work Saturday mornings and until all patients have been discharged
• Potentially subject to high noise levels, bites and scratches, and hazardous chemicals

Education

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree required
• Licenses / registrations in compliance with local, state, and national requirements
• Training / certification in business management, HR, finance, accounting desirable

About Firehouse Animal Health Centers

When Jed Rogers and John Faught met in 2011, they knew they shared a common vision: to provide advanced, compassionate veterinary care that is tailored to each human-pet relationship. They opened the first Firehouse Animal Health Center a year later in Austin. Now, with five Austin locations and counting, they continue to build the most comprehensive, service-oriented group of veterinary hospitals in Central Texas. They are proud of the team they’ve assembled and the culture they’ve created – one that offers comprehensive care, unparalleled service, and a collaborative experience for people and the pets of Central Texas.

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