Associate Veterinarian

**Elevate Your Career at **LeGallais Veterinary Hospital****

Are you searching for a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and continuous learning? Look no further than LeGallais Veterinary Hospital, a full-service general practice nestled in the charming town of Aurora. Located just a short drive from Toronto, we've been a cornerstone of our community since 1999, offering exceptional care to our beloved pets.

Our practice is a hub for comprehensive veterinary care, catering to cats, dogs, and pocket pets. We take pride in our state-of-the-art facility, which features four spacious exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, and a dedicated dental suite. Our clinic is modern and immaculate, outfitted with the latest technology, including ultrasound, advanced diagnostics, Idexx systems, and are fully paperless. We specialize in a wide range of soft-tissue surgeries and dentistry, ensuring our patients receive top-tier care. Our team is a cohesive, friendly, and adaptable group of professionals, including four full-time DVMs, one part-time DVM, four RVTs, three Veterinary Assistants, seven front staff members, and a dedicated Hospital Manager.

At LeGallais, we believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible work arrangements tailored to your needs, with part-time options (two days a week) and full-time schedules (four days a week), including just one Saturday a month. You'll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with no on-call duties. We’re also open to welcoming a veterinarian who prefers to focus exclusively on appointments. Our clinic fosters a collaborative and engaging environment, with regular team-building events like Christmas parties, pool parties, and bowling nights. We also leverage CoVet AI technology to streamline notetaking, allowing our team to consistently deliver high-quality medical care.

Our commitment to our team’s well-being is reflected in our comprehensive total rewards package, which includes staff discounts, an RRSP plan, medical and dental benefits, Continuing Education (CE) days and allowances, a uniform allowance, competitive wages, paid time off, access to Plumbs, and VIN membership. For those passionate about professional growth, we provide opportunities to learn alongside our board-certified internal medicine specialist and board-certified surgeon. Please note that this opportunity is open to experienced veterinarians only.

Job 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.
- Consistently conduct daily follow-up calls to ensure thorough patient care and progression, setting reminders to maintain clear and timely communication with clients about their pets' health.
- 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.
- Work in a communicative and collaborative fashion that focuses on team success.
- Ideally two years of experience but open to new graduates.

Skills and Basic Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Ontario.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

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

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