POSITION TITLE: Large Animal Associate Veterinarian – Full Time
Join our team at Metzger Veterinary Services Alberta (MVSA), located in the heart of cattle country. We have been supporting our clients for over 14 years, providing high quality veterinary health and production management services to our cattle feedlot clients. Providing unparalleled customer service is our top priority.
MVSA staff members can expect continuous learning, teamwork, and job satisfaction. We are committed to a strong family-oriented culture. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Large Animal Veterinarian.
Pay range: $100,000 - $170,000
Signing Bonus: $15,000
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with the MVSA support team to achieve the best results possible in animal health, production, quality, and care
- Perform diagnosis of health challenges, develop treatment plans in conjunction with clients and assist in implementation on farm
- Assist in training on correct animal husbandry practices
- Provide a summary of site visits for inclusion in client files
- Perform export inspections as required
- On farm support of quality control programs through site assessments and evaluations
- Find opportunities and work with stakeholders to develop plans which proactively improve the health of client herds, including biosecurity and vaccination support
- Remain informed about industry developments, scientific breakthroughs, and best practices
- Support and advocate for the highest standard in animal welfare
Activities in support of these duties can include farm visits, on farm training, animal post-mortems, lifting and securing animals, and paperwork as required.
Benefits of Joining our Team:
- Industry leading compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Flex time
- Staff events
- Paid CE days and budget
- Membership dues coverage
- Paid vacation time
Requirements for Application:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree, licensed or can be licensed to practice in Alberta
- Current knowledge of information technology
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Ideal Candidate:
- Has ability to develop and maintain trusting and effective internal and external relationships
- Supports and encourages a positive culture while driving for the best results possible in all situations
This is a full-time position based in Alberta, Canada.
Apply now! Contact Lindsay Poppe at Lindsay.poppe@metzgervet.com.
Metzger Veterinary Services Alberta is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair and equitable work environment,
and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free
workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon
request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.