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Fantastic opportunity to join the West Valley team as Medical Director in the Greater Salt Lake City area!

West Valley Veterinary Clinic opened 40 years ago! Ever since our team has taken pride in improving the health of our patients by providing comprehensive wellness counseling and care. We strive to deliver outstanding patient care by providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine, employing trained and dedicated staff, and offering courteous customer service. We are looking for a veterinary leader to join our team—one with a passion for the profession, leading exceptional dentistry and surgical practices, and modeling a commitment to progressive medicine! With exponential year-over-year growth, we are excited to welcome a new Medical Director to carry on the legacy of exceptional care and service to our local community.

About us:

• Fully remodeled state-of-the-art facility
• 6 exam rooms
• Dental suite
• Separate surgery suite
• Expanded client waiting for areas and refreshed finishes throughout
• In-house lab
• Full dental and regular x-ray machines
• Ultrasound
• Advanced up-to-date medical equipment for confident and efficient clinical practice

What we’re offering:

• Flexible schedule (3 to 4-day work week) with no on-call or after-hours emergency duties
• Competitive ProSal compensation package
• Generous PTO - we never deny time off and schedule efficiently to maximize your time off! 
• Exciting CE allowance, customized to meet your professional goals and passions
• 401(k) with match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Uniform Allowance
• Collaborative and inclusive hospital leadership team
• Mentorship

About the area:

• Consistently top-ranked "happiest" city in the US - #1 happiest state for 2021 and #2 happiest state for 2020
• World-class hiking and skiing accessible less than 30 minutes from downtown
• "Big Five" National Parks; Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef
• Booming job market in Salt Lake City and "Silicon Slopes" 

Job Responsibilities:

• Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort   
• Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up to date through established protocols
• Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine
• Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. 
• Positively represents the hospital in the professional community

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively
• Manages time and tasks appropriately
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

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About West Valley Veterinary Clinic

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation. NVA and EVH’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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