Associate Veterinarian

VetStrategy; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary organization is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian in the Greater Sudbury area, offering a salary of $130,000 CAD annually. Responsibilities include providing high-quality veterinary services, consulting with pet owners on diagnoses and treatments, and supervising hospital staff. Candidates must hold a veterinary medicine degree, be licensed in Ontario or able to obtain such a license, and possess strong communication skills. The role also offers benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Paid vacation

Medical plan including dental insurance

Continuing Education program

Professional malpractice insurance

Group Retirement and Savings plan

Qualifications

• A university degree in veterinary medicine is required.
• Provincial Licensing in Ontario is required or ability to obtain.
• Solid communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional veterinary services under practice policies.
• Consult with animal owners for diagnostics and treatment.
• Supervise lay staff for daily operations of the hospital.

Skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Client communication

Team leadership

On-call availability

Surgical skills

Education

4-5 year university degree in veterinary medicine

Completion of national certification examinations

Job description

Employer

Dr. Michelle Cutler Veterinary Professional Corporation, operating as Lockerby Animal Hospital, Gray Street Veterinary Services, and Walden Animal Hospital

Position

Associate Veterinarian

Terms of Employment

Full-time / Permanent

Location

• Sudbury, Ontario
• Espanola, Ontario
• Lively, Ontario

Employment Address

• 2178 Armstrong Street, Sudbury, ON, P3E 5G9 (Lockerby Animal Hospital)
• 90 Gray Street, Espanola, ON, P5E 1G1 (Gray Street Veterinary Services)
• 11 White Road, Lively, On P3Y 1C3 (Walden Animal Hospital)

Hours of Work

40 hours/week

Language

English

Benefits

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy
• Eligible for on-call and production pay, relocation bonus, housing allowance for up to six months
• Eligible for paid vacation, access to the Employer’s purchase discount program for pets that reside in the same household as the Associate
• Access to the employer’s medical plan including dental insurance
• Access to the employer’s Continuing Education (CE) program
• Professional malpractice insurance as part of the Employer’s coverage
• Professional dues required to practice in Ontario
• Eligible for Group Retirement and Savings plan, which consists of employee contributions to a RRSP or TFSA plan, and employer contributions to a deferred profit-sharing plan
• Eligible to participate in the Employer’s sick/wellness day program

Salary

$130,000 CAD / year

Contact

Please send resumes to VetStrategy Careers [e-mail] and include “Associate Veterinarian” in the email subject line.

Duties

• Providing professional veterinary services in accordance with the policies of the Practice and the highest standards of the veterinary profession
• Consulting with animal owners and subsequent diagnosis and implementation of a treatment or surgical protocol
• Supervision of lay staff
• Planning and coordinating efforts of others to ensure that the Hospital remains profitable while ensuring the highest quality veterinary services are provided
• Performing all the usual functions of a veterinary practitioner
• Remaining accountable for client cases for which they have carriage including, but not limited to routine therapeutic procedures, veterinary surgery, patient records management, post-operative observation, accurate client billing, and case reviews with the Medical Director or his/her designate
• Attending client and community events organized by the company as they occur from time-to-time
• Maintaining his/her professional standards by participating in continuing education matters as requested by and approved by the Employer
• Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and effective manner
• Contributing to a work environment based on mutual trust and respect

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 Ontario is required or ability to obtain
• A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
• Solid communication skills, both with dealing with clients and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work on-call rotations, evenings and weekends