Emergency Veterinarian

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Employment Type: Full Time (30 hours per week)

Compensation: $90.00 to $100.00 per hour depending on experience

Additional compensations: Yes, ask about our bonus programs

Schedule: Overnights are required on rotation

Benefits Eligible: YES!

Are you passionate about emergency medicine? VCA Canada Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian (approximately 30 hours per week) to join our team!

At our hospital, our doctors focus entirely on emergency and critical care cases, applying their knowledge, experience and compassion to deliver exceptional veterinary services. You will be supported by a collaborative high performing team and have access to cutting edge technology including;

• computed tomography

• in-house labs

• digital radiography

• Access to on-site specialists,

These tools empower our veterinarians to practice high quality, efficient and comprehensive care.

What you will do:

• Manage up to 15 inpatient cases per shift, including critical and complex cases

• Triaging and monitoring 8 to12 emergency cases with efficiency and clinical confidence

• Provide solid diagnostic and critical care skills for your patients

• Offer exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients

• Coach and mentorship junior staff to support a team medicine culture

• Completing medical records efficiently and accurately

• Liaison with the entire specialty team

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with your team, clients and referring veterinarians

Qualifications:

• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada

• Completion of a rotating internship preferred, OR 2+ years experience working in an emergency hospital managing complex cases

• Strong diagnostic, surgical and emergency care skills

• Team oriented and cooperative in a fast paced environment

• Strong organizational skills which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure

• Ability to coach junior staff to support our team medicine culture

What we can offer you!

• Generous compensation

• Fantastic benefits package

• Bonus program

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university

• 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 if required

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Excellent maternity coverage benefits

• Referral bonus rewards

What we can offer you for Well Being:  

• We care about your well-being and invest in many 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

Why join us?

• Work alongside a dedicated, experienced emergency team

• Utilize state of the art technology in a collaborative environment

• Enjoy a 30 hour workweek with full time benefits and work life balance

• Be part of a culture that values teamwork, mentorship and continuous learning

• We care!

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