Associate Veterinarian

For over 40 years, Highway 24 Veterinary Clinic has provided compassionate and advanced veterinary care to our patients in Guelph and surrounding areas. We are searching for an experienced and dedicated **Associate Veterinarian** to join our team in promoting animal health and wellness through medical excellence, skilled surgery, honest and open communication, and gentle personalized care for our patients.

Highway 24 Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, state-of-the-art practice known for our family-oriented atmosphere. Our commitment to providing top-tier medicine is exemplified through the working relationship we have with OVC. We believe in delivering the best possible care to our clients and have regularly scheduled specialist visits to augment our services. Our support and professionalism resonates with our clients as can be seen by our 4.9 / 5 Google rating and almost 500 reviews.

This position is full-time, permanent, covering four shifts a week, including occasional Saturdays. We offer competitive compensation, full medical benefits, mental health care, a retirement savings program, and a lot more. Our belief that continuing education is fundamental to our success provides you with paid days off and a generous CE allowance.

Guelph, Ontario, stands out as an exceptional place to live due to its perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. This vibrant community not only offers lush parks and a rich historical heritage but also boasts a thriving economy and a strong educational system anchored by the University of Guelph. With great schools, abundant restaurants, and a vast offering of recreational opportunities, Guelph is a great place to grow and thrive.

**Responsibilities**:

- Build rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to and empathizing with their concerns.
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Communicate with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
- Stay current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
- Present a positive image of the hospital to the professional community and to the public.
- Provide mentorship to new employees and student externs that helps develop the next generation of veterinarian colleagues.
- Work in a communicative and collaborative fashion that focuses on team success.

**Skills and Basic Qualifications**
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practise in Ontario.
- Commitment to practising the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Ideally a seasoned practitioner that has a wide range of experience.
- Dental and soft tissue surgical skill set are essential.
- A great sense of fun and love of working in a team environment.

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**This Job**:
**Location**:
Guelph, Ontario, Canada