Veterinarian, DVM - Vancouver Animal Wellness Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in surgical procedures, dentistry, and exceptional customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $150,000, flexible scheduling, and numerous opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program

Continuing education benefits

Relocation assistance; Immigration support

Paid wellness and sick days

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.
• Strong interest in dentistry practices.
• Certification in Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation Therapy or Rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical examinations, vaccinations, and perform surgeries.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure animal care.
• Mentor veterinary students and interns.

Skills

Soft tissue surgical procedures

Excellent dentistry skills

Customer service excellence

Strong leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Overview

Veterinarian, DVM Location: Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Animal Wellness Animal Hospital in Vancouver, BC is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team of highly engaged and professional veterinary professionals.

In this role, you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets. You understand the importance of collaborating with the pet-owner and the support team to provide the best care possible to your patient. You are confident in operating various medical equipment and performing medical procedures, physical examinations, immunizations and surgery. You pride yourself on providing expert patient care!

About the Hospital

Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital offers a unique mix of conventional veterinary medicine and alternative therapies like acupuncture, veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, and holistic therapies. Our veterinarians receive excellent support from a team of three veterinary technologists, three veterinary assistants and three amazingly skilled client care specialists.

As our ideal Candidate, you have

• Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.
• Excellent dentistry skills, as well as a strong interest in this area of practice
• Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude, to enable our teams to flourish
• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and the community
• A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey
• An interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues
• Certification (or a demonstrated interest in furthering your education) in Acupuncture, Spinal Manipulation Therapy or Rehabilitation
• A love for all companion animals!

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $95,000 to $150,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. The annual salary range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
• Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Opportunities to continue your career path: medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
• Relocation assistance; Immigration support
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness

We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new/recent graduates or those new to primary care; a six-month personalized structured mentorship program with ongoing support!
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• 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

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