Associate Veterinarian

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Employer: Sydney Animal Hospital

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Employment Address

• 609 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 5T3
• Additional/secondary work location: Animal Medical Centre (Sydney) 642 Kings Road, Sydney, NS B1S 1B9
  
  

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;
• Eligible for RRSP matching;
• Eligible for Medical and Dental and Vision coverage (after three-month probationary period);
• Generous pet policy;
• Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians;
• Malpractice insurance;
• Eligible for signing bonus and relocation bonus;
• Eligible for production pay (if/when practicing pursuant to a full license from the NSVMA)
• Wellness program
  
  

Salary: $97,073.60 CAD per annum if eligible for a restricted license from the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA). $120,000 CAD/year if or once eligible for a full license to practice veterinary medicine from the NSVMA.

Contact: please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Sydney Animal Hospital” in email subject line.

Duties

• Perform routine therapeutic procedures
• Perform Veterinary surgery in routine and emergency cases
• 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
• Diagnose and prescribe 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
• Consult clients on hygiene and general care of their pets.
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetricsand euthanasia
• Offer general wellness and vaccinations, nutrition, and weight management programs
• May enforce government regulations in disease control and food production
• Keep 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 Nova Scotia 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, on-call shifts and weekends.
  
  

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [email protected].

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