Block House Creek Animal Hospital is located in Cedar Park, Texas and has been serving the needs of Cedar Park, Leander, Brushy Creek, Round Rock and the surrounding Austin communities since 1988.
We are a full-service animal hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We care for cats, dogs, exotics, birds, and pocket pets. Additionally, our veterinarians can make farm calls for horses, sheep, goats, horses, pigs and cattle.
Our veterinarians offer services including laser therapy, blood and plasma transfusions, animal reproduction, and Chinese herbal medicine. Surgeries performed include dentistry, ACL repair and other orthopedic surgeries, soft tissue, and mass removal.
Block House Creek is equipped with a state-of-the-art in-house lab. We have digital x-rays, ultrasound, EKG, the latest anesthetic monitoring equipment, endoscope, video otoendoscope, and tonometer.
We welcome a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian to come and work with us. We are excited to provide mentorship as well as autonomy for veterinarians to practice medicine the way they would like.
p>The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Description
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, and attend Continuing Education meetings.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas
Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics