Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Specialist in Nutrition to enhance their internal medicine team. This exciting role involves assessing the nutritional needs of patients and developing tailored care plans in collaboration with a team of specialists. With a commitment to excellent service and a passion for animal health, you will enjoy a diverse caseload and the opportunity for remote consulting. The company offers generous compensation, flexible scheduling, and numerous wellness benefits, ensuring a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program

Continuing education benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid wellness days

Employee assistance program

Professional liability insurance coverage

Relocation assistance

Virtual health care

Referral bonus rewards

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM in Alberta with board certification in Nutrition.
• Experience in developing nutritional care plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs of patients and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with internal specialists for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Compassionate client care

Nutritional assessment

Team collaboration

Veterinary medical knowledge

Education

DVM licensed in Alberta

Board certification in Nutrition

Job description

Veterinary Specialist, Nutrition

Location: Calgary, AB

Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centreis growing! We are welcoming a full time, board certified, Veterinarian Specialist of Nutrition to join our team. The position offers an exciting diverse caseload, assessing nutritional needs of patients, in collaboration with your fellow specialist team. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously.With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. If you have a passion for client care, and a love for animals, we are excited to welcome you to our dedicated team.

About the role: In this exciting opportunity to further grow our internal medicine team, we are considering board-certified Nutritionist; licensed DVM in Alberta, enabling practice in Canada. In this role, you will bring a compassionate, nurturing customer service approach in the nutritional care of our patients. In collaboration with the internal specialist team, you will develop nutritional care plans for patient’s care, during their hospital stay and post care.With option for remote consulting and development of your own service.

What VCA Canada Offers

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• Medical Library;2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

• Relocation assistance; Immigration support

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness: We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance

• VCA AcademyMentorship Programfor new/recent graduates or those new to primary care; Six-month personalized structured mentorship program with ongoing support!

• Paid wellness days

• Paid sick days

• Paid vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Connect with Stacey Parker, General Manager C.A.R.E [e-mail] learn more or apply to this role.

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