Internal Medicine Specialist, DACVIMLocation: Lake Country, BCCompensation: The annual salary range for this position is typically $175,000 to $200,000 based on the successful candidate's relevant experience and FTE hours.Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre in Lake Country, BC is currently welcoming an
Internal Medicine Specialist to join our team and take over ongoing development of the IM department. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our referring community, to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospital fosters friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!
- You are a DACVIM / ECVIM boarded veterinarian or preparing to write boards in 2027
- Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude that is crucial for any department lead
- The drive and ability to help train and mentor your support team
- Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients (both pet parents and referring veterinarians)
- Excellent diagnostic, ultrasound, and endoscopy skills
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- Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
- 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
- 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
About Tri Lake: Located in Lake Country, VCA Canada's Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is a growing hybrid practice situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley, and has been serving the Interior of British Columbia for over 40 years. In 2025, we expanded our ER department to offer overnight services, with onsite DVM support 24/7. The hospital also houses a bustling general practice, featuring a healthy case load of exotic patients, and expanding specialty services including Surgery, Rehabilitation & Pain Management, and Behaviour. We continue to actively recruit for Internal Medicine, Oncology, Critical Care and other specialty services.
The hospital is a 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility with eight exam rooms, spacious treatment floor, well-equipped in-house lab, four ORs, separate dental suite, an endoscopy suite, Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound unit, Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner, and Sound SmartDR+CsI with hands-free capabilities.
Our team is made up of experienced professionals, all dedicated to continuous learning and providing an excellent experience for both our clients and their pets.
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