Veterinarian, DVM, Island Animal Hospital

VCA; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal hospital is seeking a Veterinarian to join their team in Nanaimo, Canada. The ideal candidate will have a valid veterinarian license and experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and nutritional advice. VCA Canada offers a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonuses

VCA Academy mentorship program for new graduates

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Extensive medical library resources

Continuing education benefits

Career and leadership opportunities

Immigration support

Paid wellness days and flexible scheduling

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Virtual healthcare services

Professional liability insurance coverage

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and nutritional advice.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, pet parents, and the community.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring students in their DVM journey.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with pet parents and support team to provide the best care.
• Promote team-based medicine practices.
• Attend conferences and network with colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-based medicine practices

Coaching and mentoring

Soft tissue surgical procedures

Preventative care

Nutritional advice

Education

Valid veterinarian license

Job description

Island Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

Minimum Requirements

1. Valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
2. Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and nutritional advice
3. Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
4. Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with colleagues, pet parents, and the community
5. Passion for coaching and mentoring students in their DVM journey
6. Interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues
7. A love for all companion animals

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000, potentially including variable pay programs. Other benefits include:

• Generous sign-on bonuses
• VCA Academy mentorship program for new graduates
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program
• Extensive medical library resources
• Continuing education benefits
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Immigration support
• Paid wellness days and flexible scheduling
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Virtual healthcare services
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Community engagement opportunities

Application Process

For further information or to apply, please send an email or click "Apply Now". Current associates should apply through our internal career site via Workday.

Additional Information

VCA is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Assistance is available upon request.