Veterinarian (DVM) Acting Medical Director - Vancouver South Animal Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

VetCare Canada Inc. is seeking an Acting Medical Director for Vancouver South Animal Hospital. The role combines clinical expertise with medical leadership, requiring a DVM eligible for a Private Practice license. Competitive salary, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Signing & Relocation Bonuses

CE Opportunities

Networking & Collaboration

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Paid Dues & College Fees

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• DVM with eligibility for CVBC Private Practice license.
• Demonstrates exemplary standard of medicine.
• Senior member of practice management team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical work and medical leadership.
• Promote excellence in veterinary medicine.
• Utilizes a servant leadership mindset.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Solution-driven expertise

Veterinary code of ethics

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Eligibility for Private Practice license with the CVBC

Job description

Vancouver South Animal Hospital (southvanvet.ca) is located in Vancouver, BC. We are committed to the highest standards of patient care, providing medicine and surgery in a unique, collaborative environment of compassionate and friendly professionals. Our team values work/life balance, offering flexible schedules and a vibrant work environment.

About The Role:

As a DVM and Designated Registrant for the Practice, the Acting Medical Director demonstrates an exemplary standard of medicine with patients while concurrently providing medical leadership to the Practice. This DVM will be largely responsible for clinical work with approximately 5 - 10% of time focused on Medical Director responsibilities. As a senior member of the practice management team, the Acting Medical Director combines clinical expertise, a dedication to veterinary code of ethics and regulatory standards, solution-driven expertise, emotional intelligence, and utilizes a servant leadership mindset to promote excellence in veterinary medicine.

We will only consider candidates who hold or are eligible to hold a Private Practice license with the CVBC, at the time of their application.

Expected Wage Range: $120,000 - $200,000

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Signing & Relocation Bonuses
• CE Opportunities With Access To Annual Conferences, Seminars & CE Allowance
• Networking, Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange With Other Veterinarians Within Our Practices
• Continued Investments In New Technologies, Advanced Diagnostics & Modern Facilities Including Digital X-Ray, Digital Dental X-Ray, Modern Ultrasound & In-House Lab Testing
• Comprehensive Benefits Include: Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
• Variable Pay Program (Bonus)
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Dues & College Fees
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Meet VetCare:

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned acquirer and operator of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver, and with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do, from guiding our talented medical and operations teams, supporting practice owners through seamless transitions, and providing the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.