Employment Application

Please Note: The following application for employment is submitted to the practice management inbox for review. The application and interview process does not constitute an employment agreement at Highland Veterinary Clinic. Highland Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Highland Veterinary Clinic is currently accepting applications from job applicants age 18 and older

I certify that all information I have provided in this application is true and complete. I understand that any false information or omission may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in my dismissal if discovered at a later date. I understand that the employer may request an investigative consumer report from a consumer reporting agency. Reports such as these may or may not include information as to my character, credit score, reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living obtained from neighbors, friends, former employers, schools and others. I understand I have a right to make a written request within a reasonable amount of time for the disclosure of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency if such an investigation is pursued so that I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation. 

I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements.

I understand that this application or subsequent employment does not create a contract of employment nor guarantee employment for any definite period of time. If employed, I understand that I have been hired at the will of the employer and my employment may be terminated at any time, and I may terminate my own employment from Highland Veterinary Clinic, with or without cause and with or without notice. I have read, understand and by my signature consent to these statements. 

I also understand and agree that no representative of the company has any authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement contrary to the foregoing, unless it is in writing and signed by the Practice Owner, Hospital Administrator or Practice Manager. This waiver does not permit the release or use of disability-related or medical information in a manner prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant state and federal laws. I understand and acknowledge that Highland Veterinary Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 

to Highland Veterinary Clinic, and its agents and employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to reproduce the photographs and/or video images taken of me in a professional context for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, or trade, in any manner or in any medium, including but not limited to social media platforms. 

I hereby do release Highland Veterinary Clinic and its legal representatives for all claims and liability relating to said images or video. Furthermore, I grant permission to use my statements that were given during an interview or video blog (“vlog”) with or without my name, whichever my indicated preference, for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction. I waive my right to any compensation. 

Agreement to Ensure Client/Patient Privacy and Prevent Internet Bullying

I, the undersigned, understand that although HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) privacy policies do not apply to veterinary patients, there are Indiana state regulatory statutes which require express written permission from a client to discuss or disclose an animal’s veterinary medical record with certain exception related to threat toward human health.  I understand I may not post photos of animals which are not owned by me, nor discuss any observed animal not owned by me, nor post to social media nor correspond nor discuss verbally with a third party regarding any identified animal not owned by me nor any client I have observed in Highland Veterinary Clinic’s facility, without express written permission from said client.  This rule does not prevent me from documenting my educational experience or school projects in the clinic for online submission to an academic institution as long as no veterinary patients and clients are not identified by full/last name or client contact.

I agree that internet reviews are intended serve as a constructive platform to help promote excellent services, provide accurate recommendations, or improve processes which help pet owners or animal patients to receive quality veterinary services. However, I also understand and agree that Highland Veterinary Clinic’s practice owners, employees, and affiliates deserve a safe space to work with the public, veterinary clients, and to serve animals.  I agree, therefore, to extend the same courtesy that Highland Veterinary Clinic extends to pet owners and will not post, nor encourage the posting of any defamatory, derogatory, threatening, nor disparaging comments, or statements about Highland Veterinary Clinic or any of its affiliates on any social media or digital platform.

If after consulting with my veterinary nursing mentor, veterinarian mentor or practice manager, and any of Highland Veterinary Clinic’s practice/business owners in an attempt to resolve any issues I may have with any client services, veterinary services, or animal care that I have provided or received at Highland Veterinary Clinic, or through its affiliates, I or an agent on my behalf still chooses to post defamatory, derogatory, threatening, or disparaging comments or statements, I waive my right to require a written release of my activities and disclosure of my performance at Highland Veterinary Clinic.

I agree that I allow any and all statements or recorded veterinary activity about my interaction with members of the staff and veterinarians, my animal(s) care and condition, at Highland Veterinary Clinic to become public or released for response within the context of said internet communications or reviews for public comment, or for legal action against me by Highland Veterinary Clinic, without any relief whatever from Indiana Veterinary Practice laws. I further understand that I will be held responsible for any/all legal ramifications stemming from my postings or internet activity regarding Highland Veterinary Clinic and it's activities with veterinary patients including, but not limited to all legal fees incurred.