Job Description

Job description

Trout Lake Animal Hospital & Urgent Care has an opening for a full-time veterinarian to join our amazing team of experienced and dedicated individuals to care for both owned and shelter animals.

We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian with exceptional communication skills and a positive and upbeat attitude.

In this position you'll use your surgical and medical knowledge to manage a diverse caseload, as well as bring a high level of empathy and humility to positively impact the lives of people and animals in British Columbia.

We are a full service, progressive hospital with a focus on providing high quality, Fear Free patient and client care. We have amazing clients who are committed to staying on top of their pet's health! We have fully in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiography (including dental!), and are fully paperless using EzyVet.

Candidates should have at least two years of full-time experience in small animal medicine. Must be confident with routine soft tissue surgery, dentistry, client communication, and should be comfortable working independently as well as with other veterinarians and members of the team. Excellent medical record keeping and client communication skills are a must. Cornerstone proficiency would be an asset, but training can be provided. We're currently open 7 days.

As a member of the TLAH team, your passion for medicine as well as your compassion for animals and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities to succeed in this position:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an educational institute accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, or equivalent/comparable veterinary degree with eligibility to obtain a full license to practice in British Columbia

Proficient knowledge and skills to independently diagnose, treat, and document medical conditions seen in a general practice setting

Proficient knowledge of veterinary surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia

Advanced surgical knowledge an asset

Experience with Cornerstone an asset

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with our clients

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and in a team

Attention to detail and the flexibility to work with changing priorities under pressure

Experience developing and implementing standards, procedures and structures to support high quality care and best in class experiences.

Proven leadership, communication and problem solving skills.

Must possess strong organizational and time-management skills

How to apply:

If you would like to have a career in a rewarding and exciting organization and you are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Send a resume and cover letter to email address provided in the posting.

No telephone calls please.

We thank you for your interest in this job position, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: $200,000.00-$275,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

10 hour shift 8 hour shift Weekends as needed
Experience:

Emergency Veterinary: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-15