Instructor - Dentistry jobs in Carson City, NV

Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital is looking for a veterinarian with experience and a focus on dentistry! We are an AAHA-accredited hospital with a diverse caseload and urgent care service line. We are looking to build out an even more extensive dentistry service line in our brand new hospital! 

About us:

• Mentorship from two supportive and highly regarded managing veterinarians, Dr. Cameron Ross and Dr. Jim Nelson
• 14 collaborative associate veterinarians on the team!
• Exponential growth and construction of a brand-new facility in progress
• Diverse caseload with daily urgent care
• Supportive hospital management and support staff
• We value a positive and fun work environment

About the hospital:

• AAHA accredited for 45 years
• Endoscopy & Laparoscopic
• Bone Plating and TPLOs
• Fully Equipped Surgery Suite with state-of-the-art equipment
• Daily Urgent Care
• Two high-end GE Ultrasounds
• Echocardiography
• Dental Suite with Digital Dental X-ray
• Complete IDEXX Lab
• Digital X-ray
• Breeding Program
• Open 7 days a week, After hour service until 9:00p

 About the area:

• Nevada is tax-free!
• Less than 30 minutes to Lake Tahoe (Nevada and California sides)
• Biking, hiking, camping, and water sports in the summer, world-class skiing, and snowboarding in the winter! 

What we’re offering:

• 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
• 4 Day workweek with emphasis on work/life balance
• 401(k) with match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Uniform Allowance
• Collaborative and inclusive hospital leadership team that sets you up for success
• Mentorship

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 the 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