Animal Care Specialist

7 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada VCA Full time
Job Overview
Veterinarians at VCA Canada are dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients and clients. As an Animal Care Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year
Based on industry standards and location, the estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year.

Job Description
The successful candidate will have experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice. You will be dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices and possess exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, pet parents, and community. A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey is also required.

Required Skills and Qualifications
To excel in this role, you must have:
  • A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
  • Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice
  • Interest in dentistry a benefit
  • Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and community
  • A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey

Benefits
VCA Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
  • Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses; Schedule Flexibility
  • VCA Academy Six-Month Mentorship Program for new/recent graduates or those new to primary care
  • RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier
  • Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips
  • Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn
  • Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
  • Immigration support
  • Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
  • Referral bonus rewards

Others
We also offer flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance, wellness days, sick days, and vacation time, as well as employee assistance programs, e-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus, virtual healthcare, and professional liability insurance coverage.

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