Careers

At Crystal River Animal Hospital, our goal is to provide preventative health care as well as treatment in an at-home environment that is convenient to both owners and pets at reasonable pricing. In today’s society, as the world seems to be spinning faster and faster, we are committed to getting back to a service that takes the time to understand the needs of owners and pets on a personal platform. We proudly serve the pets of Crystal River, FL, and the surrounding areas.

Position Purpose

Crystal River Animal Hospital is looking for an ambitious, full-time veterinarian to bring their knowledge and passion to a pet-loving community. Our progressive practice is located in stunning Crystal River, Florida, where our two experienced doctors and amazing support staff provide top-notch care to multi-generational clientele. They are devoted and appreciative pet owners who are highly invested in their pet’s health, allowing us to consistently practice our skills and utilize equipment such as:

• digital radiology / digital dental radiology
• surgical laser
• digital otoscope
• ultrasound

This is a great opportunity for any veterinarian looking to join a flourishing practice. We have an experienced, collaborative, and loyal support staff who will allow you to focus on providing the highest quality patient care and excellent client experience.

About life in Crystal River, FL:

Known as the Manatee Capital of the World, Crystal River may be a small town, but it is bustling with activity. With the temperature rarely dipping below 60 degrees, the crystal-clear waters are frequented year-round with fishing, kayaking, air boating, and best of all, manatees. Along with hiking the many forest preserves and incredible sunsets, people come far and wide to sample the local cuisine.

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 – USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

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Practice
At Crystal River Animal Hospital, our goal is to provide preventative health care as well as treatment in an at-home environment that is convenient to both owners and pets at reasonable pricing.

In today’s society, as the world seems to be spinning faster and faster, we are committed to getting back to a service that takes the time to understand the needs of owners and pets on a personal platform.

We proudly serve the pets of Crystal River, FL, and the surrounding areas.

More about the Role
The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinarians and other technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Pay: $15 – $17 p/hr, depending on experience

This is a part-time position, 24- 28 hours per week.

Possible work schedule (subject to change based on the needs of the practice):

• Monday 8-5
• Tuesday 8-5
• Thursday 8-5
• Friday 8-12

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs of the patient during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered

• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal Pet Care Discount

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $15.00 – USD $17.00 /Hr.

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At Crystal River Animal Hospital, our goal is to provide preventative health care as well as treatment in an at-home environment that is convenient to both owners and pets at reasonable pricing.

In today’s society, as the world seems to be spinning faster and faster, we are committed to getting back to a service that takes the time to understand the needs of owners and pets on a personal platform.

We proudly serve the pets of Crystal River, FL, and the surrounding areas.

More about the Role
Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Client Service Representative (CSR), provides an exceptional experience to our clients during every interaction. In addition to continually engaging the client, the CSR performs practice administrative tasks such as record maintenance and appointment tracking. The CSR manages practice reception (visitor and telephone), maintenance of veterinary medical records, accounts maintenance, cash processing, data entry, word processing and mail services. The CSR applies practical knowledge of practice processes and services, the basic rules and regulations governing visitors and animal patient treatment, and veterinary record requirements and terminology to ensure every patient is well-cared for and every client has an exceptional experience.

Pay: $14.50 – $15.00

Competencies

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with Doctors and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
• Active Listening: Following the instructions of Doctors and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of Doctors and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Leads practice opening and closing procedures per Practice Manager instructions and practice procedures.
• Ensures all public areas are clean and presentable for patients; cleans and straightens areas including the front desk, reception area, waiting area, office, public bathroom(s) and exam rooms.
• Processes cash, checks, charge card payments and credit account payments.
• Schedules appointments for the clinic adhering to practice and Doctor preferences and ensure appropriate workflow.
• Assists in the updating of client/patient files, as needed.
• Prepares and sends client correspondence.
• Sends reminder notices to clients for periodic notifications; conducts re-calls to clients on a timely basis from a call back list.
• Performs a backup of the computer system on a regular basis, as directed.
• Performs and oversees the performance of posting daily business.
• Welcomes clients and patients to the practice with a warm and friendly demeanor and ensures an excellent experience during the practice visit.
• Answers incoming telephone calls applying proper telephone etiquette.
• Presents clients with medications, instructions, new client kits and any other take home items.
• Handles emergency situations with great care, patience, and following established clinic policies and procedures.
• Addresses client concerns in a calm appropriate manner, ensuring every experience ends in satisfaction.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Client satisfaction references preferred
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Bonus incentive
• Flexible work schedules
• Career and professional development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $14.50 – USD $15.00 /Hr.

Apply Here

At Crystal River Animal Hospital, our goal is to provide preventative health care as well as treatment in an at-home environment that is convenient to both owners and pets at reasonable pricing. In today’s society, as the world seems to be spinning faster and faster, we are committed to getting back to a service that takes the time to understand the needs of owners and pets on a personal platform. We proudly serve the pets of Crystal River, FL, and the surrounding areas.

Position Purpose

Come extern with us! Heartland Veterinary Partners’ Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them ‘practice ready’ by their first day in practice. Externships are typically 2 weeks long and Heartland will cover the cost of lodging if needed. Length of externship is flexible & we can support your preceptorship documentation as well.

Requirements/Qualifications

Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

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