Associate Veterinarian

4 months ago


Beaconsfield, Canada Sherwood Park Animal Hospital Full time

Are you a veterinarian looking to flex your claws in a progressive hospital? Look no further than Sherwood Park Animal Hospital. Our team of 4 DVM’s and 25 support staff serve an affluent community, providing exceptional care to small animals, and are seeking an associate veterinarian to join our growing practice.

Our hospital features a beautiful 4000 sq. ft. facility, equipped with a full diagnostic lab, dentistry suite, digital radiology, ultrasound, 4 exam rooms, a comfort room, and full pharmacy. Our hospital offers gold-standard preventative care, surgery and dentistry.

**Are you a graduating student or an early career DVM? **Please reach out to learn more about our excellent mentorship opportunities

Along with a strong life-work balance, we are pleased to offer a competitive compensation package with industry-leading benefits (Health/Dental), Signing Bonus/Retention Bonus, paid vacation, paid sick days, provincial and Canadian associations memberships, fantastic CE and more

Are you an English speaking DVM and want to move to Quebec? We are happy to assist you in learning French both in the hospital but also through paid French classes. Our clientele is mostly anglophone, so it is great way to slowly learn French without the stress of being fully immersed

About the area: Beaconsfield, Quebec offers a unique blend of stunning natural beauty, vibrant community spirit, rich history and culture, and an affordable cost of living.

**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 to 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 Quebec.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.