Board Certified Small Animal Locum Surgeon – St. John's, Canada
About The Position
Adventurous Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon Wanted for a Diverse Caseload and Amazing Work-Life Balance at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Newfoundland and Labrador. Veterinary Specialty Center of Newfoundland & Labrador (“VSCNL”) is seeking a Board-Certified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, to join the enthusiastic team at the only emergency and referral center in the province. VSCNL is located just outside St. John’s, Newfoundland and offers emergency care alongside surgical, rehabilitation, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse and challenging caseload as VSCNL is the only specialty center in Newfoundland and Labrador and is an ocean away from the nearest center on mainland Canada. The Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador was originally founded to make sure that no pet owner would have to leave the province to get the proper care their pet needs. We offer chemotherapy, run a canine blood donor program and have the only ICU that is fully staffed 24 hours a day. When it comes to diagnosing and treating the pets of Newfoundland and Labrador, we are there for them every day! We are currently expanding our facility with additional growth for services to be added in the future. Through our comprehensive approach, we are able to provide the opportunity to practice gold standard medicine. As an emergency and referral hospital, our emergency department handles an exciting and diverse caseload, inspiring lifelong learning and growth. We are a hospital that cares strongly for our patients. Our motto is: expert care, close to home!
Requirements
- Board certification as a veterinary surgeon (SA) or board eligible
- Licensed (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador
- A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
- Outstanding communication skills, especially when dealing with clients
- Ability and willingness to work closely and effectively with the entire VSCNL team
- Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude are a must
- Passion for what you do every day
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who are completing their residency and are or will be board eligible are welcome to apply.
- The ideal candidate is personable, client-centered, enjoys working as part of a team, with strong communication and people skills.
- This person is self-motivated, confident in their client communication skills and able to collaborate closely with our team.
- We are looking for a team member who shares our philosophy that success lies at the intersection of excellent patient care, dedicated client service, and a positive, collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the surgical support team of highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technicians and assistants.
- Practice gold standard medicine.
- Handle an exciting and diverse caseload in the emergency department.
- Educate and build solid relationships with clients.
- Work closely and effectively with the entire VSCNL team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus signing bonus
- Generous CE allowance
- Flexible work schedule (both full-time and part-time hours available)
- Access to our network of over 1000 DVMs
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Professional liability coverage
- ACVS and NLVMA dues
- Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts
- On site gym for staff only
- Team building activities through our Wellness Committee
- Fairness, respect in the workplace
- Opportunity for personal, professional and financial growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
