Associate Veterinarian

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