Associate DVM for Fear Free Certified Practice
The Gentle Vet - Love your career again by joining our privately owned, small animal Fear Free Certified Practice!Do you sometimes find yourself devastated and thinking that you've made a mistake by becoming a DVM? That the joy and satisfaction of dedicating your life to helping and caring for animals has been quashed by your workplace environment and/or clientele?Years of witnessing and being forced to engage in the "traditional" way that animals are treated in veterinary medicine can very understandably cause you to question your career choice.If you chose this profession because you love animals, and have always had the ability to empathize with how they feel , you belong and deserve to be with like minded people!What We Offer:A warm, supportive, and genuinely caring environment where your compassion and talents are revered.An actual work-life balance with no weekends, holidays, or on call.Comprehensive benefits, including:-401(k) safe harbor match-Medical, vision, and dental insurance-Generous PTO-CE allowance and licensure costs covered-Employee discount-Professional satisfaction, growth, and developmentNegotiable salary (in consonance with experience and historical production records). Starting at $120k.Freedom from barbaric services including:-Rough/heavy physical restraint of the patients, and negative reinforcement techniques-Declawing-Ear Cropping-Dewclaw removal (unless medically warranted)-Tail DockingAccess to and implementation of multimodal analgesiaOur Facility:Full GP Services: high quality vaccines & pharmacy, comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory (4dx & proBNP snaps with readers, Procyte Dx CBC, Catalyst One Chemistry, Sedivue Dx U/A, InVue Dx Cytology/Blood Morphology), digital radiography with radiologist review, comprehensive vitals/surgical monitors, brand new high and low speed dental unit with digital dental radiography, and survey ultrasound.Surgical suite, dental suite, and euthanasia suite separate from appointmentsSoothing and calming setting/surroundingsLonger appointment times and extended lunch breakFriendly and hilarious support staffRequirements:A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary schoolA valid veterinary license to practice in the state of OhioA patient, understanding, and kind approach to animals, regardless of their behaviorAbility to accurately and correctly interpret body language in dogs and cats, as well as act and adjust accordinglyComfortable with using pharmaceuticals for both sedation and pre-visit preparationGeneral willingness to adapt to changesAbility to participate in, and maintain a toxic free workplaceFear Free Professional Certification is preferred, but not required. If selected, certification will be provided and mandatory.Why Chose Us?After years of working for several other clinics, we figured out that the only way to do right by our patients and staff was to start our own.Here at The Gentle Vet, we believe that mental health comes first. For everyone.The emotional impact that veterinary medicine has for those who have dedicated their lives to it is immense. We should be supporting each other, not tearing each other apart!Our toxicity free policy applies to all staff, AND clients. No more dreading going to work, or catering to toxic clients in order to maintain their business.The comfort of our patients, both emotionally and physically, is our first priority. We are able to provide this with our universal and consistent Fear Free mentality and approach.If you feel the same way, please apply! We'd love to meet you!