Veterinarian Emergency, Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency and specialty hospital in Vancouver is seeking full-time Emergency Veterinarians to join their growing team. Ideal candidates will possess a DVM degree, with excellent diagnostics, leadership, and client service skills. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including flexible scheduling, paid wellness days, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive community-oriented environment.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

Medical Library access

Continuing education benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid wellness days

Employee assistance program

Professional liability insurance coverage

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Completed a small animal internship or have 2 years of recent in-hospital emergency experience.
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Specialty services to deliver the highest standard of medicine.
• Train and mentor the emergency team, both veterinarians and technicians.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills

Leadership skills

Exemplary client service skills

Positive team-player attitude

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Job description

Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre (VAERC) is welcoming full-time Emergency Veterinarians to add to our growing team.

• As our ideal candidate, you have:
• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada
• Completed a small animal internship or have 2 years of recent in-hospital emergency experience.
• Leadership skills combined with a positive, team-player attitude to enable our team to flourish
• Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills
• Exemplary client service skills, allowing you to build trust and loyalty with clients
• Organizational skills, which allow you to work efficiently under pressure
• The drive and ability to train and mentor our emergency team, both veterinarians and technicians
• Ability to work a variety of shifts and rotate through weekends and statutory holidays
  

Compensation:

• $170,000-$190,000
• 40 hours per week
  

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!
• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• 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
• 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
  

About us: We are a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital offering Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Cardiology and Radiology services. VAERC has over four decades of presence in Vancouver and we moved to our state-of-the-art facility in July 2016.

At VAERC, we promote the values of a collegial and team-based approach to medicine, excellent client service, continuing education and a work/life balance. As a full-service emergency and referral facility, our emergency department treats an exciting and diverse caseload, inspiring lifelong learning and growth. Our Emergency Veterinarians work closely with the Specialty services to deliver the highest standard of medicine.

There are endless opportunities for professional development, including mentoring DVM students, in-house continuing education events, and opportunities to assume other ancillary roles and committee positions. A full complement of onsite diagnostics includes digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, CT, and MRI.

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