Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Carrington Animal Hospital!
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Here is what Carrington Animal Hospital has to offer: beautiful lakes and mountains; amazing outdoor living with hiking, biking, boating and beaches nearby. We also have amazing restaurants with great patios and wineries everywhere with some even within walking distance.
Our clinic is walking distance from the beach and the weather in the summer can't be beat. If you are a skier or snowboarder in winter, Black Mountain is close by for your enjoyment. These are all the reasons we offer exceptional work/life balance to our team.
Is This Role Right For You?
Our ideal Veterinarian (DVM) will have 7+ years of experience and can demonstrate an advanced expertise in complex internal medicine, surgical and dental procedures, and multimodal treatment planning. Highly confident in independent decision-making, they are capable of managing challenging cases and emergencies. This role values experience in leadership, mentorship, and past business management or practice ownership, while combining clinical excellence, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver exceptional veterinary care.
You will be largely responsible for clinical work with approximately 5 - 10% of time focused on Medical Director responsibilities. For these responsibilities you will work in partnership with the National Medical Director, create and sustain an environment conducive to high quality and competent veterinary care.
We will only consider candidates who hold or are eligible to hold a Private Practice license in British Columbia, at the time of their application.
Why Join the Carrington Team?
A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Care Reception who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.
Flexibility And Worklife Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.
Professional Growth: Access continuing education funding, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your medical, surgical, and leadership skills.
Mentorship Matching You:Whether you’re offering guidance or seeking it, we want to learn what type of mentorship and support that’s impactful to you to continue learning and growing.
What We Offer
The VetCare Community Benefits
Pay Rate: $150,000 - $180,000
Book a Coffee Chat with jordan.lumtong@vet-care.cato learn more!
About VetCare
VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.
👋Nice to meet you! We're VetCare. Our Canada-wide community of veterinary practices is taking a fresh approach to veterinary medicine. How? By combining the personal touch of private practice with the strength and resources of a powerful network.
While our medical teams exchange knowledge, expand their skills, and provide personalized care, our strategic team works behind-the-scenes– offering hands-on mentorship, supporting our practice managers, helping with recruitment efforts, and more.
This collective approach allows us to accomplish more together than we could alone. Because at the end of the day, we’re all pet lovers with a shared calling: to advocate for animals and the people who care for them.🍁♥️
WHY WORK WITH US?
💪Caring Leadership: We prioritize effective leadership that empowers our teams to thrive. Our training programs emphasize psychological safety and shared purpose, helping you excel in providing top-notch care.
🌱Tailored Mentorship: We’re committed to your growth, offering personalized coaching and resources for RVT tuition, specialized training, and hands-on skills development. Our mentorship ensures you have the support you need for continuous learning.
🧩Distinctive Culture: Each practice has its own unique vibe, but all share our core values. With a pulse survey showing 97% of team members feel valued, you’ll find strong coworker relationships and opportunities for community involvement.
Join us to practice world-class medicine in a supportive environment— plus, we have the cutest pets around, no bias here! (Okay...maybe a little.)
