Veterinarian - Jobs in Esterhazy

Job Description

Are you a leader in animal care who values high quality medicine, is community minded, has strong client bonds and likes to work in a fun and supportive team environment, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance Are you looking for a wonderful community to raise a family in On behalf of our client, SIEL Human Solutions is looking to hire a Full Time OR Part Time DVM (or 2) for a growing mixed animal rural practice, that is determined to fulfill a career in a diverse caseload with all species. Opportunities exist to develop other specialties or individual interests, and the duties of the associate can be adjusted according to their expertise.Our client has 15 years of experience serving the Esterhazy, Sk community, working with both small and large animals in every area of veterinarian medicine. We pride ourselves in mentorship and in taking a team approach to difficult cases. Our support team includes 4 RVTs, 3 Vet Assistants, 2 Customer Care Reps and kennel staff. Our facility has much of the modern equipment, is paperless, and strives to maintain a high level of customer service while practicing quality medicine in a friendly small-town atmosphere. Esterhazy is a community of 3500 with access to surrounding lakes in the valley, cross country ski trails, cross fit, multiple fitness centers and coffee shop next door, snowshoeing and hiking. There are many equine opportunities for various disciplines. WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Completion of national certification examinations or equivalent are required.
• Provincial Licensing in Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association) is required or ability to obtain.
• 3-5 years experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital.
• Experience conducting veterinary research related to areas such as animal nutrition, health care products development and disease prevention and control.
• Experience enforcing government regulations in disease control and food production including animal or animal-based food inspection.

WHAT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

• Perform the duties of a veterinarian which includes prevention, diagnoses, and treating diseases and disorders in animals, and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing, and the general care of animals in an ethical and consistently professional manner in accordance with the provincial by laws.
• Responsible for the performing of interventional surgeries (i.e. enterotomies, gastrotomies, splenectomy, cystotomies, mass removals, and laceration repairs)
• Performing routine physical examinations and vaccinations of all domestic species.
• Performing canine/Feline/Rabbit castration and ovariohysterectomy.
• Manage patient care to provide quality service for each individual patient with the understanding that other patients need to be seen, therefore maintaining a smooth patient flow.
• Inspire trust in the clients that the best recommendations are being made for their pets.
• Effectively manage every animals medical needs, always demonstrating concern, compassion, and gentleness toward the animal.
• Fully educate the client, including diagnosis, treatment plan, prognosis, and available alternatives.
• With assistance from the entire veterinary team, ensure that the clients follow through on the treatment plan for their animals.
• Responsible for supervision of Veterinary Assistants and RVTs.
• Triaging of urgent vs. emergency cases and assisting in proper scheduling/referral of cases.
• Managing chronic diseases (i.e. diabetes, heart disease, atopy/allergies)
• Diagnose diseases or abnormal conditions in individual animals, herds and flocks through physical examinations or laboratory tests.
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases.
• Perform routine, emergency, and post-mortem examinations.
• Provide a range of veterinary services including obstetrics, dentistry, and euthanasia.
• Responsible for the overall operation of animal hospital and mobile services to farms and other remote locations.

• Competitive wage with a signing incentive
• Full benefit package
• Fair call rotations
• Excellent continuing education allowance
• The opportunity of buying in with business mentorship is a possibility for the right candidate who is also passionate about our practice philosophy.
• A great facility with modern equipment