Associate Veterinarian

Brunel; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our clinic full-time. This role focuses on clinical work while expanding skills in surgical and dental procedures, delivering high-quality patient care and client service.

The successful candidate will work with the team to manage a diverse caseload, perform wellness exams, soft tissue surgeries, dentistry, and in-house diagnostics, and contribute to treatment planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM.
• Certificate of Qualification from NEB.
• License with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC).
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures.
• Strong medical judgment and case management skills.
• Ability to manage appointments, surgeries, and medical cases independently.
• Excellent communication and client education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care and collaborate with the team.
• Perform wellness exams, dentistry, rehabilitation, and various surgeries.
• Conduct in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Serve as the sole veterinarian in the clinic and manage caseload.
• Perform soft tissue surgery, spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Carry out dental procedures including scaling, polishing, and extractions.
• Stabilize urgent cases and contribute to treatment planning.
• Support client education and continuity of care.

Skills

DVM experience

Client communication

Clinical judgment

Surgical skills

Dental procedures

Case management

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Certificate of Qualification (NEB)

Job description

Full-time, permanent position, working in clinic.

Introduction

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our client team located in Abbotsford, BC. This role will focus primarily on clinical work while developing their skills in surgical and dental procedures. The successful candidate will combine medical knowledge, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver excellent patient care and client service. This is a full-time permanent opportunity available immediately. Full-time requires 40 hours per week, 8 hour/day, 5 days/week, Saturdays rotation needed),

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering excellent patient care while contributing positively to the team environment.
• Provide wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, and a variety of surgical procedures.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Work as the sole veterinarian in the clinic, managing your own caseload independently.
• Perform soft tissue surgery including routine procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Conduct dental procedures, including scaling, polishing, and extractions.
• Manage and stabilize urgent and emergency cases as they arise.
• Contribute to treatment planning, medical decision-making, and continuity of care.
• Offer rehabilitation services and support general patient recovery plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM (must have).
• Posses a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association National Exam Board (NEB).
• Must hold a license with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC).
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures (must have).
• Strong medical judgment, case management skills, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage appointments, surgeries, and medical cases without on-site mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on client education and patient care.
• French/English bilingualism is considered an asset.