Job Description

Veterinarian

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Full Time

Forest Lawn Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarianto join our associate team! As a successful candidate for this role, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible.

Responsibilities

• Soft tissue surgical procedures, end of life procedures, dental procedures and other preventative care or treatment plans for small companion animals

• Managing multiple patient appointments per shift; 10 to 15 per shift

• Take walk in appointments where necessary

• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices

• Guiding pet owners on care and nutrition for their pets

• Coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey (externships)

• Coaching and mentoring junior veterinary technicians and assistants

Qualifications

• A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada; fully licensed from an accredited school or foreign trained with a certificate of qualification completed.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and the community

• The ability to efficiently manage multiple appointments throughout the day

• Accurate with medical record keeping

• Ability to adapt to each appointment and the services required for that patient

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Medical Library:2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Mentorship programs for new graduates

• Continuing education benefits

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance

• Paid wellness days

• Paid sick days

• Paid vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

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