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Join our veterinary team at Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center! We are a private practice with progressive medical care, excellent community reputation, great team spirit, and positive work environment.
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Working at Four Paws
When creating Four Paws, Dr. Kallay never lost sight that the people that work there make all the difference. She wanted to build a culture as positive and enjoyable for our employees as for our patients and clients. She has! Four Paws is picky about the people on our team. We hire for skills and for a positive upbeat attitude. We hire people that enjoy people as much as animals. Happy employees have innumerable benefits to our business and the quality of our medical care. Plus, it is just a pleasure to come to work when the energy is so upbeat and fun!
VETERINARIAN TESTIMONIAL
I started as a veterinarian at Four Paws Animal Hospital and Wellness Center in January of 2023 and have found it to be a great place to work. I appreciate the organization and flow of the workday that the appointment schedule of Four Paws provides. The 30-minute appointments provide adequate time to do an exam, develop a plan, perform required diagnostics, and interact with clients without rush. The assistants do a great job of running appointments, which allows the doctors to focus on our responsibilities. Similarly, the LVTs at Four Paws are experienced and very capable and are able to help handle a lot of the diagnostic testing and client communication. The hospital director and front office manager are also instrumental in keeping Four Paws running smoothly. It is extremely important to have staff that can be trusted and depended on, and I have found that at Four Paws.
An emphasis on preventing burnout is becoming more prevalent in the veterinary field and having a good work/life balance is essential. This is something that Four Paws does well. I really appreciate having weekends and 1 day off during the week. It is a rare occurrence that I have to stay late, and I find that I generally have enough time during the normal working hours to get all my work/written records completed. There are no scheduled on-call hours or expectations to come in outside of work hours.
I appreciate the work environment Four Paws provides. The facility is clean and modern with up-to-date equipment for patient care and electronic medical records. There are a variety of specialists and options of emergency facilities close by for referrals for more advanced diagnostics and after-hours care. I enjoy the fact that we are able to discuss complicated cases with each other or with board-certified specialists if necessary. I appreciate having the flexibility to practice medicine as I see fit. The focus is always to provide our clients with the best possible care. This includes an emphasis on preventative care such as yearly heartworm tests, routine and preoperative blood work, and yearly or bi-yearly exams as appropriate. Low stress handling is emphasized to the extent possible.
In summary, I’ve been happy with my choice to join Four Paws Animal Hospital and Wellness Center and encourage anyone to give employment here serious consideration.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cara Langfitt
veterinary management consultant
To Whom it May Concern,
As a veterinary management consultant, I have the advantage of working with many practices. My expertise is communication and culture building. Almost every practice says they have good culture, but when I interview the team, I find that is not the case. That did not happen at Four Paws. One consistent message from every single team member was “we enjoy working together and support each other professionally and personally.”
This practice has consistent meetings, shares information, solicits team member ideas and feedback and works to create a positive experience for the patient and the client. They are fortunate to have a very experienced practice manager and an owner who is focused on good medicine and good business. The practice is organized, immaculate, up to date with both equipment and medical knowledge and has a stellar reputation in the community.
The doctors practice spectrum of care medicine and work to help all their clients afford good pet care. They are a staff inclusive of many cultures, races and backgrounds and embrace all. Their lead licensed veterinary technician won the Merck Technician of the Year Award.
Four Paws is one of the best practices I have worked with. Dr. Kallay embraced my recommendations and moved quickly to make the needed changes and that is incredibly rare. I highly recommend this practice to any veterinarian looking for a practice who will allow them to enjoy their work and flourish as a person.
Sincerely,
Debbie Boone, CVPM
Current Open Positions
Experienced Client Service Manager
Our hospital is currently looking for an experienced Veterinary Client Service Manager. We are an innovative and busy veterinary practice located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Our health care team is committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. We are looking for an individual who fits our mission, future goals and who loves veterinary medicine. The right candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in a veterinary environment supervising client service representatives. The right team member will be willing to work 8-10 hour days; any day Monday through Friday. Our hospital is open Monday, Thursday and Friday’s from 7am to 6pm. On Tuesday and Wednesday’s, we are open from 7am to 7pm. We are closed on weekends and major holidays. We offer a competitive wage, health benefits, retirement plan, uniform allowance, discounted veterinary care, paid holidays, paid vacation, continuing education and the opportunity for advancement. Hourly salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience. Please forward your cover letter and resume if you would like to join and lead a great team.
Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience supervising a veterinary client service team
- Proven track record of managerial experience
- PIMS (Intravet a plus), experience with MS Office, client communication software
- Exemplary client service and communication skills; ability to train others
- Proven track record of excellent attendance and punctuality
Benefits:
- Full-time, able to work M-F (no weekends or major holidays required)
- Flexible schedule; 8 – 10 hour shifts; 38-40 hours/week
- Salary range $24.00 – $28.00/hr, depending on experience
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan and company match
- Veterinary Care Discount; Veterinary Care Stipend
- Uniforms
- Professional development assistance
Licensed Vet Tech Supervisor
Four Paws Animal Hospital & Wellness Center is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician Supervisor, to help us develop a team that will provide the very best in client and patient care. Schedule is 4/5 day work week M-F, with weekends off. Must be available between 8am and 6/7pm (no later than 7pm). Candidates must show previous and demonstrated HR capabilities, in additional to being mature, reliable and responsible; with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well as part of a team. We value and practice quality patient care and are proactive in client education. We continually work hard to maintain a positive work environment, and our staff works well together as a result. We love coming to work every day!
Job Qualifications include (but are not limited to):
- Graduate from an accredited Veterinary Technician Program
- Licensed in the state of Virginia
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proficiency in all technical skills, such as:
- Patient restraint (experience in low-stress handling a plus), catheter placement, in-house lab processing (CBC/Chem, U/A, fecal, and cytology), Cold Laser Therapy
- Proficient in all aspects of anesthesia: induction, maintenance, monitoring, and recovery
- Surgical preparation and doctor assistance
- Dental cleaning/polishing; radiology and charting
- Digital Radiology (Ultrasound a plus)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills; experience with Intravet, client communication software and MS Office a plus
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods of time
- Ability to manage up to 40lbs
Benefits include: Paid holidays, vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, IRA plan with company matching, uniforms, and a pet care discount and allowance. Our LVT’s enjoy paid license and dues in addition to paid continuing education.
We are seeking candidates interested in long-term employment who enjoy providing excellence in nursing care. Salary dependent on education and experience; minimum starting salary is $35.00/hr with competitive benefits. Interested candidates can email a cover letter and resume to the hospital administrator.