Veterinarian, DVM, Island Animal Hospital

Veterinarian, DVM Location: Nanaimo, BC Island Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

• A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
• Experience in; soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and community
• A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey
• An interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues
• A love for all companion animals!!

What VCA Canada Offers Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• VCA Academy Six-Month Mentorship Program for new/recent graduates or those new to primary care
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
• Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
• Immigration support
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness: 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
• 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

Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now! VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.