Associate Veterinarian-Port Elgin Animal Hospital

Employer: Port Elgin Veterinary Clinic
Position: Associate Veterinarian 
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: Port Elgin, ON
Employment Address:  

• Primary: Port Elgin Veterinary Clinic  

• #5 Bruce Road 25 RR1 Port Elgin ON N0H 2C5 

• Secondary: Southampton Pet Hospital  

• 370 Railway Street Box 1097, Southampton, ON, N0H 2L0 

Hours of Work: 40 hours/week 
Language: English 

Benefits:  

• Eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or salary increases in accordance with company policy;
• Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual licenses paid;
• Eligible for employer’s medical plan, including dental and vision coverage;
• Production pay (once a full license to practice is granted);
• Eligible to participate in a Group Retirement Savings Plan, which consists of employee contributions to a RRSP or TFSA plan, and employer contributions to a deferred profit-sharing plan (subject to benefits eligibility and plan maximum rules);
• Malpractice insurance;
• Generous pet policy; 
• Wellness program;
• Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians; 

Salary: $105,000 CAD/year. Eligible for $120,000 CAD/year if or once eligible for a full license to practice veterinary medicine from the CVO.  

Contact: Please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Port Elgin Veterinary Clinic” in the email subject line.  

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 and dental work
• Consult clients on hygiene and general care of their pets.
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics and 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 and weekends.