Veterinarian Neurologist Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in Vancouver is seeking a Board Certified Veterinary Neurologist. This role involves delivering high-quality neurological care, excellent client communication, and active collaboration within a team. Ideal candidates will have completed a neurology residency and possess a strong commitment to client-centered care. The position offers generous compensation and various perks, including flexible scheduling and continuing education benefits.

Benefits

Generous compensation model

RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program

Continuing education benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid wellness days

Paid sick days

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Skilled in mentoring and guiding junior veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality care for neurological cases.
• Communicate updates to clients with empathy and professionalism.
• Collaborate with specialty services and fellow veterinary associates.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Engage with the referring veterinary community quarterly.

Skills

Client-Centered Care

Mentorship & Leadership

Education

Completion of a recognized Neurology residency program

DVM (or equivalent) with eligibility for licensure in British Columbia

Board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Neurology

Job description

Veterinarian Neurologist

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Come and enjoy the quality of life the West Coast; Coastal Mountains, warm weather and beautiful scenery!

Department: Neurology

Employment Type: Fulltime

Schedule: to be determined with qualified candidate

Compensation: $180,000 to $250,000 CAD plus additional rewards

Experience: Boarded or eligible

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is welcoming a Board Certified Veterinary Neurologist to join our specialty referral (internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, ophthalmology & oncology) and 24-hour emergency practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a positive, collegial demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration with specialists and emergency doctors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Patient Care: Manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality care for a wide range of neurological cases, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for each patient

• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, clearly communicating updates on their pets' progress, treatment plans, and next steps with empathy and professionalism

• Team Collaboration: Actively support and foster our team-based medicine approach by collaborating closely with specialty services, technicians, and fellow veterinary associates

• Medical Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records to support continuity of care and ensure compliance with best practices

• Schedule Management: Monitor and coordinate appointment schedules in partnership with your specialty service administrator. Ensure appointments are confirmed with clients, adjust as needed for cancellations, and prioritize scheduling for urgent cases

• Referring Community Engagement: Engage with the referring veterinary community on a quarterly basis to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and provide updates on services, learnings and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Neurology Residency: Completion of a recognized Neurology residency program

• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Neurology (ACVIM or ECVN)

• Veterinary Credentials: DVM (or equivalent) with eligibility for licensure in the province of British Columbia

• Client-Centered Care: A strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service, driven by a genuine compassion for pets and their families

• Mentorship & Leadership: Skilled in mentoring and guiding junior veterinary professionals, contributing to a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

What we can offer you

• Generous compensation model

• 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

• Great team to work with!

About Us

As a member of VCA Canada, VAERC is a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital with a robust Imaging Center (CT, MRI, C-Arm, and Radiography). VAERC has had a 4 decade presence in Vancouver and we moved to our state of the art facility in July 2016. Our 12500 square foot hospital is well equipped with the technology one would expect in a specialty practice.

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