Associate Veterinarian-Sydney Animal Hospital

Employer: Sydney Animal HospitalPosition: Associate Veterinarian Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full TimeLocation: Sydney, Nova ScotiaEmployment Address: 609 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 5T3 Additional/secondary work location: Animal Medical Centre (Sydney) 642 Kings Road, Sydney, NS B1S 1B9 Hours of Work: 40 hours/week Language: English   Benefits: Eligible for discretionary bonuses and increases in salary; Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VIN membership, annual licenses paid; Eligible for RRSP matching; Eligible for Medical and Dental and Vision coverage (after three-month probationary period); Generous pet policy; Access to network of over 1000 veterinarians; Malpractice insurance; Eligible for signing bonus and relocation bonus; Eligible for production pay (if/when practicing pursuant to a full license from the NSVMA) Wellness program Salary: $97,073.60 CAD per annum if eligible for a restricted license from the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA). $120,000 CAD/year if or once eligible for a full license to practice veterinary medicine from the NSVMA. Contact: please send resumes to careers@vetstrategy.com and include “Sydney Animal Hospital” in 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, dental work, and fractures 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 Nova Scotia 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, on-call shifts and weekends.

Salary : $97,074 - $120,000