Associate Veterinarian

Join our team at **South Okanagan Animal Care Center **in picture-perfect Penticton, British Columbia. We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Associate DVM to provide maternity leave coverage, with opportunities for long-term growth within our close-knit community.

**Here's what awaits you upon joining our vibrant team:
**A Welcoming Environment**:We pride ourselves on fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our team recognizes the importance of fostering a collaborative environment.

**Opportunity for Growth**:As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to expand your skills and expertise. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your veterinary career, there's always room to grow and learn at South Okanagan Animal Care Centre. **Are you a graduating student or an early career DVM? **Please reach out to learn more about our excellent mentorship opportunities

**Rewarding Compensation and Life/Work Balance**:We are dedicated to fostering a healthy life-work balance, thus there are no on-call or weekend requirements. We are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package with a salary of $100,000-$120,000 with great earning potential based on pay structure and commensurate on experience, industry-leading benefits (Health/Dental), signing/retention bonus, moving allowance, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick days, CE and more

**About Penticton, BC**:Nestle d between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, Penticton boasts breathtaking scenery with vineyards, orchards, and mountains. Enjoy a plethora of outdoor activities year-round, from swimming, and paddleboarding in the summer to skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the winter. Penticton offers an unparalleled quality of life for those seeking an active and enriching lifestyle.

**Join Us, Grow Together.
**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.
- 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. Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the 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 Canada.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.

**_At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.
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- 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._