Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Job summary

Provide mixed animal veterinary care and emergency services to rural communities in a fully equipped hospital. Perform technical and surgical procedures while collaborating with a team on a rotating on-call schedule.

Job details

Work and play in the heart of the Kootenays! Creston Veterinary Hospital is looking for a mixed animal DVM to join our growing team. We are an emergency practice that has been serving Creston and the surrounding rural communities for nearly 50 years. Our facility is fully equipped with an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, digital radiology (including a dental and portable unit), medical-grade laser, ultrasound (in-house and portable), and a full array of large and small animal surgical equipment. We acknowledge the value of a work/life balance and ensure that the workload is shared fairly and evenly among team members by maintaining a rotating on-call/emergency schedule. Our team is committed to a positive environment with a strong focus on learning and career growth; thus, we offer exceptional mentorship and encourage new graduates to apply! We encourage growth and challenge you to practice your technical and surgical skills, so that you are successful in your career and meet your professional goals through CE and mentorship. We are grateful to have a team of employees that strive for a high standard of care, are progressive, and set team and personal goals. Being an emergency facility means we might not know what each day will bring through our doors, but we are confident that our highly trained team can tackle anything! Total Compensation - Our clinic values our Veterinarians, and we prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through: Competitive Salary A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic) Professional Services coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, and more) Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds for advanced professional development plus one week of paid leave to attend CE RRSP Matching Employee Assistance Program Paid Licensing & Membership Dues Professional Liability Insurance coverage Paid Vacation Time Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an extended family and friends discount) Clothing Allowance Eligibility for a Performance Bonus Relocation Allowance to assist with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates Comprehensive Immigration Assistance provided by experienced immigration lawyer on retainer for out-of-country applicants Education Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard, and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace. If accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. Visit our website at: www.crestonvet.ca Contact Information: Text or call Matt at 289-218-7041 to arrange an introductory conversation to learn more. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

What you’ll do

Provide mixed animal veterinary care and emergency services to rural communities in a fully equipped hospital. Perform technical and surgical procedures while collaborating with a team on a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree. New graduates are encouraged to apply, as the clinic provides mentorship and professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits Package • Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic • Professional Services coverage • Enhanced Mental Health Practitioner Coverage • P3 Pawsitive Health & Lifestyle Spending Account • Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) funds • Paid leave for CE • RRSP Matching • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Licensing & Membership Dues • Professional Liability Insurance coverage • Paid Vacation Time • Paid Sick & Personal Emergency Days • Veterinary Discounts • Clothing Allowance • Performance Bonus • Relocation Allowance • Comprehensive Immigration Assistance

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mixed Animal Medicine
• Emergency Veterinary Care
• Surgery
• Digital Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Laboratory Diagnostics
• Pharmacy Management
• Dental Radiology
• Medical-grade Laser
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Agriculture