Veterinary Specialist - Small Animal Surgery - VCA Canada Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre - Jobs in Winfield, BC

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VCA Canada Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is seeking a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon to take over our recently vacated service – make our surgery department your own!Join our practice situated in the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Located in Lake Country, in the Interior of British Columbia, Tri Lake Animal Hospital is within a few hours’ drive of both Banff National Park and the Canadian Pacific Coastline.We have been serving the Okanagan Valley and beyond for over 35 years, and house expanding specialty services including surgery, sports medicine, rehabilitation & pain management, and dermatology, along with a bustling general practice. Our caseload is rapidly rising thanks to referrals from throughout BC and a sustained increase in population within our referral area. We are also actively recruiting for Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Radiology.The hospital is a 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility with eight exam rooms, four ORs, in-house 64-slice CT scanner, Sound SmartDR+CsI, hands-free radiology equipment and trained staff, well-equipped in-house lab, supported by three external laboratories within BC, and fully stocked surgical inventory, including arthroscopy equipment – will purchase additional equipment to suit your special interests and expand service offerings!Lake Country, British Columbia, is nestled between three stunning lakes, and surrounded by beautiful mountains. It provides waterfront living and watersports at their best – no wonder the Okanagan Valley is consistently voted one of the best places to live in Canada! With its long, warm summers (35C/95F+) and mild winters, it affords an unusual combination of local world-class wineries (yes, really! Canada does wine and does it well!), right alongside two world-class ski resorts within one hour’s drive of the hospital! Here you can enjoy one of the warmest regions in all of Canada, countless beaches, hot sun, and a variety of outdoor and water activities!Lake Country is 20 minutes north of Kelowna - a vibrant city providing rich options including mainstream and boutique shops, boundless coffee shops, abundant nightlife, various entertainment venues and a large variety of eateries. Kelowna is known as “where Canadians go on vacation” and “Kelownifornia” – come and find out why… once you move to the Okanagan, you’ll never want to leave and you’ll soon see why Kelowna is the fastest growing city in BC!What VCA Canada Offers:At the core of VCA Canada are our people – people with different strengths and interests that enrich our diversity, innovation and excellence. When you join our team, VCA Canada offers:

• Comprehensive compensation structures designed specifically around you
• Signing bonus
• Moving allowance
• Proven tailored support to Specialists to equip services based on needs
• Continuing education benefits
• Professional dues, ACVS/ECVS, CVBC and VIN membership
• Exceptional career development
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Network of highly educated and skilled professionals
• Immigration support for internationally-trained professionals
• When COVID permits, an expenses-paid visit for you to meet us and us to meet you but in the meantime, we will have to settle for a virtual ‘visit’!

WellnessWe care about your well-being and invest in resources that foster a Wellness and Appreciation culture and promote a healthy work life balance.

• Health benefits including medical/dental, life and disability for eligible employees
• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• 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 initiatives

Join Us!For more information, please contact Monica Stiller, General Manager, monica.stiller@vca.com or careers.canada@vca.com.VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know.Quick Apply

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