Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Employer: Fantastic Beasts Veterinary Services
Position: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Vacancies: Two (2) vacancies (3-year contract)
Terms of Employment: Contract / Full Time
Location: Parksville, British Columbia
Employment Address: #21 – 826 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC V9P 2B7
Hours of Work: 30-40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary. Eligible for disability, dental and extended medical insurance. Eligible for moving allowance.
Salary: $60.00 CAD per hour
Contact: please send resumes to employment@fbvs.ca and include “Doctor of Veterinary Medicine” in email subject line.

Duties:
• Interacting with clients from history collection to explanation of diagnostics and treatment;
• Performing routine physical examinations and vaccinations of all domestic species;
• Performing canine/Feline/Rabbit castration and ovariohysterectomy;
• Collecting and analyzing blood, urine, and fecal samples for a minimum diagnostic database;
• Collecting and analyzing thoracic and abdominal radiographs, as well as views pertaining to common musculoskeletal issues (such as fractures or CCL tears);
• Collecting and analyzing samples for microscopic evaluation (i.e. ear cytologies/FNAs);
• Triaging urgent vs. emergency cases and assisting in proper scheduling/referral of cases;
• Managing chronic diseases (i.e. diabetes, heart disease, atopy/allergies);
• Performing interventional surgery (i.e. enterotomies, gastrotomies, splenectomy, cystotomies, mass removals, and laceration repairs);
• Other similar duties as required.
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 (College of Veterinarians of British Columbia) is required or ability to obtain
• Veterinarian experience is an asset