Associate Veterinarian - 433 - Kamloops SNC - Jobs in Kamloops, BC

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If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:POSITION: Associate VeterinarianSTATUS: Permanent; Full TimeSHIFT: 35 hours per weekWAGE: SalariedLOCATION: BC SPCA Kamloops Spay Neuter ClinicKamloops, BCCLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledPlease include a cover letter together with your resume as part of your application.Reporting to the Senior Director of Veterinary Services, the Associate Veterinarian delivers the highest quality of medical care and provides exceptional service to our clients (pet guardians) and patients (both pets and shelter animals). In addition to providing timely delivery of care, this position also advocates for animals and their quality of life, provides education to stakeholders on pet health and animal welfare, and supports practice and organizational goals by engaging in training, mentorship and professional development.What will be the roles responsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to:

• Assimilate information gathered through effective history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic workup to arrive at an appropriate and effective clinical decision.
• Perform and interpret laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests, including parasitology, hematology and urinalysis.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
• Administer anesthetics, perform surgery, and monitor patients during surgery and recovery with the assistance of the technical team.
• Establish trust and gain the confidence and compliance of clients. This includes, but is not limited to:
• effectively delivering appropriate preventive care by developing thorough treatment plans, communicating home care instructions, and planning follow‐up; and
• dealing with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism;
• understanding and utilize the principles of incremental care when working with low-income clients, whenever possible.
• Understand the principles of shelter medicine and behaviour modification, and adhere to BC SPCA shelter medicine protocols (developed by Board Certified Shelter Medicine and Behaviour Veterinarians) when treating BC SPCA shelter animals.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the healthcare team about the daily schedule and caseload, and delegate tasks when necessary to positively influence the level of care and service provided.
• Contribute to client acquisition and retention efforts, when requested, including but not limited to participating in communications, media, and fundraising efforts.
• Support practice and organizational goals by engaging in training, mentorship (mentor or mentee), and professional development; attend team meetings and other pertinent in-house training.
• Advocate for animals and their quality of life by building strong relationships with clients and other BC SPCA departments including shelters and CID.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the human‐pet bond by educating clients, BC SPCA staff, and the public on all aspects of pet health and animal welfare.
• Participate in business development, as required.
• Perform other duties assigned.

For additional details regarding specific services by location, please see attached matrix.What will you need to have

• Licensed to practice medicine and in good standing with the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC), or the ability to attain licensure to practice in British Columbia before the date of hire.
• Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
• consistently practice quality veterinary medicine, commensurate with level of training and years of experience in the field;
• principles and processes for providing high-quality client and personal services; and
• principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling the right products or services for different client needs, including identifying their ability to adhere to treatment recommendations and choosing the right strategy and tactics for treatment.
• Demonstrated excellence in active listening, critical thinking, complex problem solving, time management, multi-tasking and timely completion of duties, good judgment and decision making skills.
• Strong computer skills in order to obtain and enter client information, order laboratory and diagnostic tests, and receive and send messages.
• Motivated and confident, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Friendly, personable, and patient demeanor, with the capability to respectfully deal with a variety of situations and diverse clientele, discussing difficult topics such as costs, quality of life, etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.
• Ability to fulfill physical demands of the job which may include standing for long periods of time, walking, sitting, and lifting heavy objects up to 20kg, including patients.
• Commitment to and ability to work safely with and around animals, embracing low-stress handling techniques.
• Ability to speak a language or languages other than English that are represented in the community served is considered an asset;
• Philosophical harmony with BC SPCA vision, mission and strategic directions.

Benefits:

• Full-time salaried position.
• Three weeks’ vacation plus twelve sick days.
• Competitive extended health benefits after three months.
• Employer RRSP contributions of 7.5% (with no matching requirement) after twelve months.
• Eligible for professional development after twelve months
• Positive workplace culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect.
• And yes, there are dogs in the office…every single day (and sometimes other animals too)!

The BC SPCA compensation structure is based on external benchmarks and is regularly reviewed. Starting placement on the range for this position will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience.How to Apply to this OpportunityIf you are looking to grow your career with a challenging and meaningful role, and if you are legally entitled to work in Canada, please apply to this BC SPACA position and help us make a difference. Click on apply now or use the link: https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and guiding principles.No telephone calls, please. We thank you for your interest in joining the BC SPCA; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001Quick Apply

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