Description

OUR PRACTICE

Our focus on delivering exceptional client care serves as the framework in creating a hospitable culture that fosters teamwork and a caring, professional family environment. Sherwood Emergency has a culture that strives for excellence in patient care and customer service.

Our community of 400 clinics nationwide forms an extraordinary network of resources and people. Thrive Pet Healthcare’s strength comes from both our individuality and our connectedness. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy, and we have plenty of fun along the way!

OUR HOME

Baton Rouge, being the capital of Louisiana, attracts many newcomers due to its exciting, close-knit community. It’s known for its competitive jobs in healthcare and LSU, where it brings college sports fans from all over. Golf courses, parks, running and biking trails throughout the area, residents can explore the outdoors and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Residents also like to go fishing in the Gulf waters, attend concerts and other events, or visit restaurants and shopping.

OUR HOSPITAL:

We offer primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, bathing, and dentistry for dogs and cats in the greater Baton Rouge area, including east and west Baton Rouge Parish, Zachary, Denham Springs, Central, and Prairieville. Whether you’re here for an emergency, to visit your veterinarian for a wellness check or preventative medicine, or are dropping your pet off for our comfortable luxury boarding resort or pet spa, know you’ll experience the Sherwood South Animal Hospital difference we provide for pet owners in the Baton Rouge area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Motivated to foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff, and veterinary students visiting the hospital.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Continue care of specialty patients who are hospitalized overnight and on weekends.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with referral letters)
• Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

Benefits - our care in action- Some of these benefits are for PT and FT Associates only.

We believe in supporting people as individuals and have designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support: 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO

And so much More!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.