Veterinarian – Tantallon Veterinary Hospital (051821)

February 18, 2021

Employer: Tantallon Veterinary Hospital

Position: Associate Veterinarian

Terms of Employment: Permanent / Full Time

Location: Upper Tantallon, NS

Employment Address: 5250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J1

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Language: English

Benefits:

• Eligible for discretionary salary increases;
• Paid vacation/sick leave, Continuing Education (CE) allowance, retention bonus, VIN membership, annual licenses paid;
• Purchase discount program;
• Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Extended Medical insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Vision Care;
• Generous pet policy;
• Access to network of over 700 veterinarians;
• Malpractice insurance;
• Signing bonus; and
• Eligible for production bonus

Salary: $110,000

Contact: marsha@vetstrategy.com

 Duties:

 Perform routine therapeutic procedures

• Perform Veterinary surgery
• 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
• Diagnosing and prescribing 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.
• Perform routine surgeries and handling emergency cases
• Consulting clients on hygiene and general care of their pets. Exemplary skills to work with colleagues, clinic staff, pet parents and community
• 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.
• Keeping 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)
• 3+ years’ experience as a veterinarian
• 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 and weekends