Associate Veterinarian Veterinarian – Full Time

Are you excited by the prospect of joining a new hospital with an established client base? Would you love to bring your unique skills and personality to our practice? Then we’d love to talk to you! We are a full-service small animal practice offering surgical, dental, radiography, and diagnostic services as well as preventative care. We are equally dedicated to the welfare of our patients and our team and respect the need for work/life balance. You can expect a regular day schedule with one weekend shift on a flexible team that works together to make sure work and life aren’t in conflict.

There is lots of room for growth on our team and in our new facility! We have a truly dedicated support team and will support you with continuous learning and with a comprehensive compensation package that includes a signing/retention bonus, competitive salary, clinical freedom and support and a full range of equipment and tools.

Visit us at burtchanimalhospital.ca to learn more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
• Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in British Columbia or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
• Any experience level is encouraged to apply!

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.