Veterinarian Surgeon | Completive salary | Algarve | All Interest considered

Job Overview:

A veterinary hospital in the Algarve is seeking a skilled General Practitioner Veterinarian to join their team. This position offers an opportunity to work with a leading provider of high-quality veterinary care for companion animals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver preventive care services.
• Conduct thorough clinical examinations of animals and document their medical histories.
• Handle consultations in internal and external medicine.
• Manage emergency cases, including hospitalization and intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostic tests.
• Utilize collected information from history taking, physical exams, and diagnostics to make accurate and effective clinical decisions.
• Monitor and manage the care of hospitalized animals.
• Establish treatment protocols and oversee ongoing care and follow-up.
• Prescribe medications as needed.
• Perform basic surgical procedures with proper anaesthesia, monitoring, and pain management.
• Communicate treatment plans and costs to clients clearly.
• Keep a daily record of case numbers.
• Contribute to improving hospital efficiency.
• Address and resolve customer concerns related to pet medical care.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Uphold high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour in all actions.
• Supervise students in training programs.

What They Offer:

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience plus a food allowance
• Integration into a multidisciplinary team and interaction with top professionals in the veterinary field.
• An Associate Assistance Program to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being, helping balance work and personal life.
• Access to a virtual campus with on-demand resources and continuing education. Opportunities to connect with experienced professionals globally for collaboration and learning.
• Life insurance coverage.

To be Considered:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a hospital setting performing similar tasks.
• Mandatory bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicine.
• Strong patient and owner focus.
• Ability to motivate and develop team members.
• Action-oriented with strong decision-making skills.
• Capable of planning and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Commitment to delivering results.
• High integrity and trustworthiness.
• Fluent in Portuguese

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide daily. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.