Veterinarian

Southern Veterinary Partners; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking passionate veterinarians to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality veterinary services in a supportive environment, where continuous learning and mentorship are prioritized. With a focus on professional growth, you will engage in diverse cases, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and contribute to a culture that values teamwork and compassion. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pets and their owners while enjoying a range of benefits designed for your well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Maternity Leave

401k Matching

High Producer Bonus

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

TeleDoc Access

In-House Continuing Education

Qualifications

• DVM degree required with licensure to practice in the relevant state.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic procedures with care.
• Educate clients on preventative health care and treatment plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Decision Making

Compassion

Surgical Proficiency

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

At East Padden Animal Hospital in Vancouver, WA, we are dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our hospital offers a wide range of services, including preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental care, and holistic treatments such as laser therapy and acupuncture. We also provide comfortable boarding facilities for pets, ensuring they receive the best care, even when their owners are away. Our modern facility is equipped with in-house laboratory and imaging services, allowing us to diagnose and treat patients efficiently.

As part of our team, you’ll be surrounded by experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff who are passionate about mentoring and continuous learning. Whether you have a special interest in surgery, internal medicine, or integrative care, we foster a culture that encourages professional growth and development.

If you’re looking for a veterinary career in a welcoming and dynamic community, we’d love to meet you!

Description

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Proficiency in surgery a plus

Your Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• High Producer Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians

Additionally, we invest in your wellbeing and growth through a variety of programs.

High Producers Bonus
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production.

Lead DVM Foundations
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills.

Clinical Tracks Program
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients.

About Southern Veterinary Partners
Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences.

At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide.

Apply today - we'd love to meet you!