Associate Veterinarian

**Company**:
**Goldhawk Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation**

332 Grand Avenue East, Chatham, ON N7L 1W6

**Job Title**

Associate Veterinarian

TEER 1
NOC (2021): 31103 - Veterinarians

**Wage**:CAD$ 84,000 per annum

**Location(s) of work**: Chatham Kent Veterinary Hospital, 332 Grand Ave. East Chatham, ON N7L 1W6; Blenheim Veterinary Hospital, 318 Chatham St N, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0; Wallaceburg Animal Hospital, 30 McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 1R9; and South Ridge Veterinary Clinic, 117 Erie St S, Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0

**Number of Positions**:One (1)

**Required Language Skills**: English (spoken and written)

**Key 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 on pets 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.
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain that all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
- Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat disease.
- Stay current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.

**Required Skills**:

- Licensure in good standing to practice or be eligible to be licensed in the province in which applicant is to be employed.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
- Works collaboratively with hospital team members.
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

**Required Education**:

- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a four-to-five-year university degree in veterinary medicine.

**Compensation**:

- Salary: $84,000 per annum
- Benefits: Employer assistance of $2500 put towards personal extended insurance plan.
- Eligibility for retention bonus after 1 year of employment.
- Assistance for Permanent Residency Application if required.

**How to Apply**:
**Salary**: $84,000.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Retention bonus

Work Location: One location