Veterinarian, General PracticeLocation: Ottawa, ONEmployment Type: Full-timeJob Status: ExistingLevel: 2+ years of clinic experienceCompensation: $110,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experienceVCA Canada
Alta Vista Animal Hospital welcomes a
General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) in Canada's capital. For more than six decades, our hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of the Ottawa veterinary community. Today, we bring general wellness care, 24/7 emergency medicine, and board-certified specialty services together under one roof in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built
Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre. Supported by a close-knit family of 160 team members and 30 collaborative doctors, you'll have access to advanced diagnostic tools, dedicated technical support, and seamless case consultations every day.
Key Responsibilities- Compassionate Patient Care: Deliver high-quality medicine through thorough physical examinations, diagnostic workups, and individualized treatment and wellness plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Team Collaboration & RVT Utilization: Champion a collaborative, team-based practice model by delegating and actively partnering with RVTs and clinical assistants to work to the top of their scope.
- Client Communication & Education: Build lasting relationships with pet parents through clear, empathetic discussions regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive wellness, and home-care plans.
- Mentorship & Continuous Learning: Participate in hospital rounds, share knowledge, and mentor junior associates, students, or support team members.
- Participation in Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates
What You Bring- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Canada.
- Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays.
- Champion of Team-Based practices, committed to collaborative practices where every role, from RVTs to Client Care, is respected, valued, and fully leveraged.
- Empathetic communicator, naturally building trust with teammates and pet parents alike, maintaining a calm, reassuring presence during fast-paced shifts.
- Clinical Confidence: Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with a dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate preventative patient care, and nutritional advice.
- Strong surgical and dental skills are a definite asset.
What We Can Offer You- Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
- RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
- Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
- Annual CE Allowance.
- Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
- Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
- Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- Various career development pathways.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
- Medical Library Access: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
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