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Valley Veterinary Hospital of Helena is staffed with highly skilled, compassionate veterinary professionals who share the same unwavering passion and commitment to improving the lives of animals and those who love them. We work cohesively as a team and genuinely enjoy being with one another all day, which lends itself to our clinic's fun, friendly atmosphere. You will feel at home when you first walk through our doors.

We seek an Associate Veterinarian and/or a Principal Veterinarian to support or lead the practice based on prior experience.

**New Graduate Mentorship is offered! 

Principal Veterinarians receive advanced compensation in the form of annual profit sharing. 

We offer:

• Competitive Salary
• PD annual profit sharing!
• Quarterly Production Bonus with no negative accrual
• Flexible schedules to meet your individual need
• 200 annual hours of Paid Time Off (including holidays/sick pay)
• A flexible CE allowance designed to fit any stage of your career
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Health Savings Account with $500 put in yearly
• Life Insurance
• DEA and State License coverage
• Professional liability included
• 401K
• Health care plans for two pets

Key Accountabilities

• Provide consistent, high-quality care and exceptional service to ensure the well-being of the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance of the hospital
• Be an effective communicator with the veterinary team, management, and clients.

• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws, and WellHaven Code of Ethics, along with appropriate medical record documentation

• Ensure complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines

• Demonstrate integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors
• Communicate fully with clients, including in-person, via phone, and via emails as needed
• Proficient in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices

• Advocate for exceptional client service and patient wellbeing
• Adhere to OSHA standards and regulations as outlined by WellHaven Pet Heath company policies
• Aid in building an effective veterinary team and be an enthusiastic team member

• Deliver medical training to support staff

• Willing and flexible to lead/manage hospital and support staff as needed

• Perform other job duties as assigned

Required Core Competencies

• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Medical Quality

Required Qualifications

• State Veterinary Board License current and must be in good standing

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent

• Current USDA Accreditation

• DEA License in good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry and dental x-rays, and current medical practices

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.

• Properly restrain, handle and work well with patients (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
• The position may require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job to meet client needs and work volume.
• Able to adapt and work well in an environment where the noise level is moderately high

• Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Solve problems involving several variables

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb

• Have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Employees are routinely exposed to patients that bite or scratch and occasionally to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

Pay/Salary: Market-based, dependent upon prior experience, education, and skills

Commitment to Diversity

WellHaven commits to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

• Doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Strong affinity for animals.
• Ability to make prudent decisions regarding the welfare and well-being of animals.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Undeterred by being scratched, bitten, or exposed to infectious diseases, and resilient to noise.
• Available to work extended hours.

About Valley Veterinary Hospital of Helena

WellHaven is hiring! Whether you are looking for a full-time career, part-time job or prefer to work on an “as needed” basis, WellHaven offers an opportunity you won’t get anywhere else! Learn more about WellHaven at https://wellhavenpethealth.com/

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