Associate Veterinarian

Benefits:   

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary to account for inflation; 
• Eligible for relocation bonus; 
• Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual licenses paid; 
• Eligible for RRSP matching;  
• Eligible for Dental coverage; 
• Extended Medical insurance; 
• Generous pet policy;  
• Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians 
• Malpractice insurance 
• Signing bonus 

Salary: $86,000CAD/annum 

Contact: please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic” 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. 
• 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 overnights, evenings, and weekends