Dermatologist, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Dermatologist to join a dynamic team in a busy Ottawa animal hospital. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists in a supportive environment, providing exceptional care to a diverse caseload. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and diagnostic skills, as well as a commitment to excellent customer service. Enjoy a full-time position with generous compensation, continuing education benefits, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Join a workplace that values collaboration and growth, and experience the vibrant culture of Ottawa, Canada's capital.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

Flexible scheduling

Paid wellness days

Employee assistance program

Continuing education benefits

Medical Library access

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Immigration support

Referral bonus rewards

Professional liability insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Must have a valid DVM degree or equivalent for practice in Canada.
• Candidates should be board-certified or residency trained in Internal Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent veterinary dermatology services to clients and their pets.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Skills

Leadership skills

Diagnostic skills

Critical care skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Board certification (ACVD) or residency trained

License in Ontario

Job description

Dermatologist

Location: Ottawa, ON

Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is welcoming a full-time permanent Board-eligible or Board-certified Veterinary Dermatologist to join our specialty team.

We are a busy and growing multidisciplinary hospital with a 24-hour Permanent Emergency Service, General Practice, and a team of six experienced specialists including Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology and Ophthalmology.

As our ideal Candidate, you have:

• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada.
• Candidates must be board-certified (ACVD) or residency trained (and eligible to sit for board examination) in Internal Medicine.
• License in Ontario or eligibility to be licensed with the CVO.
• Leadership skills combined with team player attitude to enable our teams to flourish.
• Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills with expertise in ventilation.
• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients.
• Organizational skills which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure.
• The drive and ability to help train and mentor interns and technicians.

What VCA Canada Offers:

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses.
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• 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 to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles.
• Immigration support.
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees.
• Referral bonus rewards.

Wellness:

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Paid wellness days.
• 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.

About us:

We are located 20 minutes south of the vibrant downtown Ottawa Market. As Canada’s capital, Ottawa is the perfect place to experience some of the country’s best attractions, celebrations, and flavors. You can tour iconic Parliament Hill, visit many of the country’s national museums, and take an epic paddle, cruise, or skate on the Rideau Canal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around every corner on both the Ontario and Quebec sides of the Ottawa River, lively neighborhoods beckon you with tasty craft beer, fresh local food, and unique shopping experiences. Pristine outdoor spaces within the city and in the nearby countryside offer a bounty of activities including cycling, rafting, hiking, and skiing. And no matter the season, events like Winterlude, the Canadian Tulip Festival, and Bluesfest fill the city with excitement and beauty.

We operate out of a 24,500 square foot facility. We have a large referring veterinarian community of over 300 General practice and Emergency hospitals referring a challenging and diverse caseload. We have a great group of veterinarians who support each other and work collaboratively as a team. A full suite of on-site diagnostic imaging includes a Toshiba Aquilion 64 slice CT, .25T Vet MR MRI, Pulsera Fluoroscopy unit, Philips ultrasound and echocardiogram, Karl Storz endoscope and two Sound digital radiograph suites.

Join us today!

Please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter to Jason Kill, Hospital Manager ([e-mail]).

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