General Practice Veterinarian

Vetetnous; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise vétérinaire dynamique et engagée recherche un vétérinaire passionné pour rejoindre son équipe. Dans ce rôle, vous jouerez un rôle crucial en offrant des soins de qualité aux animaux tout en soutenant les propriétaires pendant des moments stressants. Vous serez responsable des consultations cliniques, des diagnostics, des traitements et des suivis des animaux hospitalisés. Vous aurez également l'occasion de collaborer étroitement avec une équipe dévouée, de participer à des activités de formation continue et de contribuer à l'éducation des clients. Si vous êtes motivé par le bien-être animal et souhaitez travailler dans un environnement stimulant, cette opportunité est faite pour vous.

Benefits

Programme d'assurance groupe

Contribution employeur au RRSP/DPSP jusqu'à 5%

Budget pour la formation continue

Vêtements de travail et allocation pour uniformes

Programme d'aide aux employés

Jours de maladie et équilibre travail/famille

Adhésions à des activités physiques

Activités sociales diverses

Qualifications

• Diplôme en médecine vétérinaire requis pour le poste.
• Compétences en communication et empathie essentielles pour interagir avec les clients.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des consultations cliniques et des examens des animaux.
• Prescrire des médicaments et gérer les soins post-opératoires.
• Travailler en collaboration avec l'équipe technique et former de nouveaux vétérinaires.

Skills

Empathie

Compétences en communication

Compétences cliniques vétérinaires

Gestion des patients

Education

Diplôme en médecine vétérinaire

Tools

Méthode S.O.A.P.

Équipement de diagnostic (rayons X, échographie)

Job description

Vet et Nous is a multidisciplinary team composed of veterinarians, both generalists and specialists, operating at high rank whose mission is to take care of client’s pets as if they were our own. Our teams are split into 3 emergency and reference centres open 24/7 and several general practice hospitals and clinics in the greater Montreal, Laval, Montérégie, Laurentides, Lanaudière, Mauricie, Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean and Quebec region.

You play a very important role for our customers because the reason behind their visit is a very stressful time for them. They will need your empathy, expertise, and calm at all times! You work closely with our existing teams to provide the best services to customers and patients through your expertise. You perform your patients' clinical consultations, determine and apply the appropriate diagnostics to obtain the most complete assessment. You are also responsible for routine surgeries and required treatments, while ensuring follow-up care for your hospitalized patients.

Why Choose our Team?

• Group insurance program
• RRSP/DPSP - employer contribution up to 5%
• Continuing education budget
• Work apparel and uniform allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Sick days and work/family balance
• Physical activity memberships
• Maintenance of seniority through the group
• Unpaid leave of absence
• Several social activities (happy hour, food truck, social committee, etc.)

Main Responsibilities:

Consultations:

• Welcoming the client/patient
• Performing the animal’s clinical exam and assessment
• Providing excellent service to owners
• Providing appropriate medical care
• Communicating with people by answering all their questions appropriately
• Respecting the reason for the visit, while obtaining as complete an anamnesis as possible in the time allotted
• Providing comprehensive follow-ups when necessary

Animal Diagnosis:

• Selecting the appropriate diagnostic methods (X-rays, ultrasound, endoscopy, etc.)
• Interpreting results

Animal Treatment:

• Making the appropriate treatment recommendation during the consultation
• Leading and supervising treatments given to animals
• Ensuring follow-up
• Supervising technical procedures

Hospitalized Animals:

• Assessing hospitalized animals according to the S.O.A.P. method when undergoing treatment in the morning or evening
• Ensuring follow-ups on hospitalized cases
• Communicating on a daily basis with the client regarding the condition of their animal and the account progress
• Interacting with the attending veterinarian, or performing case follow-up, if requested by the owner and appropriate to the circumstances

Communications / Phone Calls:

• Answering customer inquiries and calls as soon as possible
• Communicating lab results and other tests to clients within a reasonable timeframe. If unable to return the call within a reasonable timeframe, making sure to transfer the relevant information to another veterinarian for him/her to return the call
• Making follow-ups and ensuring the satisfactory progress of the case
• Discussing the following with the client: differential diagnoses, treatment options, prognosis, cost, estimates, etc.
• Directly informing the client of the diagnostic procedure (including follow-ups) and treatment costs, or making sure that the client has understood the costs as explained by the receptionists or technicians.
• Making sure that the client has a good understanding of their animal’s medical condition

Surgery:

• Performing routine surgeries

Estimations:

• Informing clients of the deposit amounts for surgical procedures or inpatient treatments

File Management:

• Documenting and completing patient files
• Performing record keeping in accordance with Order (OMVQ) guidelines
• Completing the medical file of patients and recording all communication between the veterinarian and the client
• Carrying out case referrals when necessary and preparing relevant documents in a thorough and complete manner

Prescriptions:

• Prescribing medication
• Preparing or filling prescriptions
• Registering and updating the number of authorized renewals in the file

Teamwork:

• Working in close collaboration (training, communication, delegating) with the technical and technical support teams in order to motivate them and optimize the department
• Answering questions from support staff and contributing to the development of their knowledge
• Mentoring new veterinarians and contributing to their onboarding with the team
• Carrying out necessary research for special cases (books, specialists, internet, etc.)
• Presenting a professional, competent and compassionate image for both the veterinary establishment and the profession
• Conducting leaves in an appropriate manner
• Reviewing recalls, adding or editing contents as needed
• Getting involved in public and client education
• Taking part in the outreach and promotion of the veterinary facility: marketing activities, public relations activities, television, radio, conferences, telemedicine, articles, ongoing improvement, public education
• Having as values: respect, collaboration, open-mindedness and commitment.

Vet et Nous adheres to employment equity principles.

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