Alta Vista Animal Hospital is welcoming a team oriented and flexible full time Veterinarian to our General Practice team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!
A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
Experience in; soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required, French is an asset.
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
An interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues
A love for all companion animals!!
What VCA Canada Offers
Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
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
Wellness: We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates.
Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Employee assistance program
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
Professional liability insurance coverage
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Alta Vista Animal Hospital is a large hybrid located in Ottawa, the Nation’s Capital, offering Specialty Services, 24 hour Emergency Care and a large complementary General Practice. With a team of 160 staff, including 30 veterinarians, Alta Vista has been serving the community for 60 years. Advanced diagnostic equipment including MRI, CT, U/S, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, digital radiology (including dental) along with Smartflow digitalized patient care.
Join Us!
For more information on who we are, what we do, Paw It Forward and opportunities with VCA, please visit us online at www.vcacanada.com or https://vcacanada.com/altavista
VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know.
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