Associate Veterinarian

Employer: Van Isle Veterinary Hospital
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Courtenay, BC
Employment Address: 1111 Braidwood Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3S1
Hours of Work: 32 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits:
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary;
• Eligible for accommodation and moving expenses;
• Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual licenses paid;
• Eligible for RRSP matching;
• Eligible for Dental and Vision coverage;
• Medical insurance (after three-month probationary period);
• Generous pet policy;
• Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians;
• Malpractice insurance;
• Signing Bonus;
• Eligible for on-call shift premiums and production pay;
• Eligible for scrubs allowance;
• Eligible for Plumbs app membership
Salary: $130,000 CAD/year
Contact: please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Van Isle Veterinary Hospital” in email subject line.

Duties:

• Perform routine therapeutic procedures
• Perform Veterinary surgery in routine and emergency cases
• Responsible for patient records management
• Post-operative observation
• Accurate client billing
• Participate in continuing education matters
• Examine animals and diagnose problems or diseases through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Diagnose and prescribe medication to sick or injured animals
• Consult with pet owners about preventive healthcare; and carry out medical and surgical procedures, such as vaccinations, dental work, and fractures
• Consult clients on hygiene and general care of their pets.
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics and euthanasia
• Offer general wellness and vaccinations, nutrition, and weight management programs
• May enforce government regulations in disease control and food production
• Keep up with the flow of the clinic and meeting expected appointment times
• Expected to attend monthly DVM and all other team meetings, and contribute ideas and feedback at the meetings that will help with the health of the clinic and patients

Requirements:

• 4-5 year university degree in veterinary medicine (as well as any required pre-veterinary studies for the university program, if applicable)
• Completion of national certification examinations or equivalent are required.
• Provincial Licensing in British Columbia is required or ability to obtain
• Passion for what you do every day! Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude are a must
• A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
• Solid communication skills, both when dealing with clients and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and on-call shifts