Veterinarian Locum - Internist

VetStrategy / Daubigny•Mount Pearl, NL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Small Animal Internal Medicine Locum 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 Internal Medicine Locum to work with our 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 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 a fully functioning ICU. 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 cardiologist 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. Support and mentorship will be provided to properly prepare for exams.
Personable, client-centered internist who enjoys working as part of a team, with strong communication and people skills.
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 with our enthusiastic team at the only emergency and referral center in the province.
Work on a diverse and challenging caseload.
Provide emergency care alongside surgical, rehabilitation and diagnostic imaging.
Offer chemotherapy.
Run a canine blood donor program.
Provide care in a fully functioning ICU.
Practice gold standard medicine.
Handle an exciting and diverse caseload in the emergency department.
Inspire lifelong learning and growth.
Work closely with the internal medicine support team of highly skilled Registered Veterinary Technicians and assistants.
Work with a comprehensive in-house laboratory staffed by Registered Medical Laboratory Technologists.
Utilize diagnostic imaging capabilities including an in-house 32 slice GE CT and a 1.5 T MRI.
Educate and build solid relationships with clients.
Work closely and effectively with the entire VSCNL team.