Associate Veterinarian-van Isle Veterinary Hospital - Courtenay, Canada - Van Isle Veterinary Hospital - VetStrategy
Van Isle Veterinary Hospital - VetStrategy
Courtenay, Canada
Verified Company
2 weeks ago
Description
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 threemonth probationary period);
- Generous pet policy;
- Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians;
- Malpractice insurance;
- Signing Bonus;
- Eligible for oncall shift premiums and production pay;
- Eligible for scrubs allowance;
- Eligible for Plumbs app membership
Salary:
$130,000 CAD/year
Duties:
- Perform routine therapeutic procedures
- Perform Veterinary surgery in routine and emergency cases
- Responsible for patient records management
- Postoperative 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 obstetricsand 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:
- 45 year university degree in veterinary medicine (as well as any required preveterinary 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 oncall shifts
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$130,000.00 per year
Work Location:
One location