Associate Veterinarian - Carstairs Veterinary Clinic
Employer: Carstairs Veterinary Clinic
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Carstairs, Alberta
Employment Address: 901B AB2A, Carstairs, AB T0M 0N0
Hours of Work: 40 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits:
- Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy.
- Eligible for Employer’s purchase discount program for pets that reside in the same household as the Associate
- Eligible for medical plan
- Eligible for Continuing Education (CE) Program
- Eligible for Professional malpractice insurance and professional dues to practice in Alberta
- Eligible for Group Retirement and Savings Plan (RRSP/TFSA and deferred profit sharing plan)
- Eligible for sick/wellness day program
Salary: $ 120,000 - $124,000 CAD / year
Contact: Please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.comand include “Associate Veterinarian” in the email subject line.
Job Overview:
The primary function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide professional veterinary services in accordance with the policies of the Practice and the highest standards of the veterinary profession. The Associate Veterinarian’s primary reporting responsibility is to the Office or Practice Manager of the veterinary Practice.
Duties:
- Consulting with animal owners regarding subsequent diagnosis and implementation of a treatment or surgical protocol
- Performing adequate supervision of lay staff
- Supervising, planning and coordinating efforts of team to ensure that the Hospital remains profitable while ensuring the highest quality of veterinary services are provided
- Performing all the usual functions of a veterinary practitioner
- Remaining accountable for client cases for which he/she has carriage including, but not limited to:
- Routine therapeutic procedures
- Veterinary surgery
- Patient records management
- Post-operative observation
- Accurate client billing
- Case reviews with the Medical Director or his/her designate
- Attending client and community events organized by the company as they occur from time-to-time
- Maintaining his/her professional standards by participating in continuing education matters as requested by and approved by the Employer
- Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and effective manner
- Contributing to a work environment based on mutual trust and respect
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 is required
- Provincial license from the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) 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
Autres détails
- Type de paie Salaire
- Carstairs Veterinary Clinic, 901B, Hwy 2A, Carstairs, Alberta, Canada