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Emergency Veterinarian - Leaside, ON
Leaside, Ontario, Canada. Posted 18 days ago
The role
You will handle emergency cases including routine cases and complex surgeries for all kinds of pets, including exotics. You will perform physical examinations, diagnostics, and communicate treatment plans directly to customers.
What you will do
- Answer medical questions over the phone
- See patients right away as part of VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
- Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
- Conduct physical examinations and investigatory measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
- Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
- Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
- Prepare estimates and present them to customers
- Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
- Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments performed
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
Required qualifications
- A DVM degree or equivalent
- Must be licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odours
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis
Benefits
- RRSP Matching Program
- 4 weeks vacation
- Potential transaction bonus after one year of full-time, active employment
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited ER CE
- Travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed; $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed)
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Up to 10 weeks of top-up for parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous referral reward program
About the company
VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate open-concept hospitals 24/7, 365 days a year.