Job Description

Hermitage Veterinary Hospital is looking to expand our team of superstars! Our team strongly believes in pet centered care; we strive to promote a fear free environment and are working towards becoming a Fear Free Certified Practice.

We are a fast-paced clinic with 8 veterinarians and 22 support staff. We offer an array of incentives including CE allowance, a health care spending account, paid ABVMA dues, uniform allowance, staff pet perks, and fear free certification. Our well-established small animal clinic is equipped with an in-house IDEXX laboratory, digital radiology, surgery suite, and dentistry suite with digital dental radiology. Experience with Cornerstone and Trupanion would be considered an asset.

To learn more about the practice: Please feel free to check out our website www.hermitagevet.com as well as our Facebook page.

The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, good sense of humor, excellent client and staff communication skills and be able to work well within a team environment. We are offering a competitive salary, signing bonus, mentorship for new graduates and more! Accepting full and part time applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Builds rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with their concerns
• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Communicates with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, treatment plans, preventive health care, and nutritional needs.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
• Stays current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Assists in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Presents a positive image of the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Alberta.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics.
• Any experience level is encouraged to apply!

We look forward to hearing from you!