Associate Veterinarian-walden Animal Hospital

**Employer**: Walden Animal Hospital
**Position**:Associate Veterinarian
**Terms of Employment**:Permanent / Full Time
**Location**:Lively, Ontario
**Employment Address**:11 White Road, Lively, Ontario P3Y 1C3
**Hours of Work**:48 hours/week
**Language**:English

**Benefits**:

- Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary;
- Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual CVO license paid;
- Eligible for RRSP matching;
- Eligible for Dental and Vision coverage, Extended Health insurance, Life and AD&D insurance (after three-month probationary period);
- Eligible for short term counselling services;
- Generous pet policy;
- Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians;
- Malpractice insurance;
- Accommodation allowance (for 12 months);
- Eligible for production pay.

**Salary**:$85,000 - $100,000 CAD/year

**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 Ontario 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, overnights, weekends and on-call shifts

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $85,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person