Associate Veterinarian

Employer: Tranquille Road Animal Hospital
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Employment Address: 456 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC V2B 3H2
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits:
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary;
• Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual licenses paid;
• Medical insurance;
• Partial coverage of dental and vision insurance
• Generous pet policy;
• Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians
• Malpractice insurance
• Sign-on bonus
Salary: $125,000 CAD/year
Contact: please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Tranquille Road Animal Hospital” in email subject line.

Duties:

• Perform routine therapeutic procedures
• Perform Veterinary surgery
• Responsible for patient records management
• Post-operative observation
• Accurate client billing
• Participate in continuing education matters
• Examine animals and diagnose problems or diseases through physical examinations or laboratory tests
• Diagnosing and prescribing medication to sick or injured animals
• Consult with pet owners about preventive healthcare; and carry out medical and surgical procedures, such as vaccinations, dental work, and fractures.
• Perform routine surgeries and handling emergency cases
• Consulting clients on hygiene and general care of their pets. Exemplary skills to work with colleagues, clinic staff, pet parents and community
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, and euthanasia
• Offer general wellness and vaccinations, nutrition, and weight management programs.
• May enforce government regulations in disease control and food production.
• Keeping up with the flow of the clinic and meeting expected appointment times
• Expected to attend monthly DVM and all other team meetings, and contribute ideas and feedback at the meetings that will help with the health of the clinic and patients

Requirements:

• 4-5 year university degree in veterinary medicine (as well as any required pre-veterinary studies for the university program, if applicable)
• Completion of national certification examinations or equivalent are required.
• Provincial Licensing in British Columbia is required or ability to obtain
• Passion for what you do every day! Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude are a must
• A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
• Solid communication skills, both when dealing with clients and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work evenings, and weekends