ARE YOU OUR UNICORN?
A perfect position for a perfect associate at a perfect specialty practice
doesn’t exi…Oh, wait.
You:
A veterinarian with experience in canine manual therapy, acupuncture, and rehabilitation therapy, who loves the challenge of returning limping dogs back to comfort and performance. Certifications in these modalities is ideal, boarded status would be a bonus!
Should you be our unicorn, the position offers a competitive base salary and generous production bonus, annual paid vacation, continuing education allowance, signing/moving bonus, professional dues coverage and an extended medical and dental package--all at thriving, evidence-based veterinary sports medicine speciality practice in Squamish, BC, Canada.
The Practice:
We are a (deliberately) small, busy practice. Our focus is on lameness diagnosis & treatment and chronic pain management for a diverse caseload of family pets, doddering geriatrics, and competition or working dogs. On a typical appointment day, we might see Ms. Brown’s beloved couch potato at 9 am, followed by an avalanche rescue dog or World Agility champion at 10.
We offer radiographic and ultrasound MSK imaging, regenerative medicine (BMAC, PRP, ADSC), and basic orthopedic surgical procedures (TPLO etc.), as well as rehabilitation therapy.
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Our People:
We are a 1.5 veterinarian, 3 RVT, and 1 assistant team. Our primary veterinarian (and practice owner – David Lane) is an ACVSMR. Our 0.5 veterinarian, Carla Wilkie, is certified in manual therapy, acupuncture, and rehab, with her caseload focused on geriatric care. Our technicians, Jen, Shay and Nicole, and assistant, Kaylyn, are empowered to utilize their exceptional skills and knowledge. We all share a love for dark humour, fresh baked cookies, and helping
animals feel better.
Our new associate must share at least two of these three loves,
and the cookies one is negotiable.
Our Values:
We work hard, but we retain a very healthy work-life balance. This starts with utilizing Fear Free practices with all of our clients and in-hospital patients. We also treat each other as equal human beings, and use our grownup conflict resolution skills when needed. We don’t take emergency calls. We have an AMAZING clientele, with zero tolerance for clients who are rude to any of the staff. No exceptions! In addition to statutory holidays, we close for a week every few months, we close for two weeks in the summer, and we take an extended break over Christmas/NYE.
Why? Because life is short, our relationships with family and friends are important, and outdoor recreating is fun.
Our Community:
Squamish , the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, is home to our practice and staff. The world-class Sea to Sky corridor is our backyard. You've probably dreamed of visiting here if you ski, hike, bike, climb, kiteboard, sail, fish, camp, or more. With Whistler to the north and the vibrant city of Vancouver to the south, Squamish truly is a great place to be.
Imagine if this was your playground.
Our Country:
Canada is a wonderful country in which to live.
Canadians are known worldwide for their friendly, polite ,and welcoming natures. We enjoy a very high standard of living, thanks in part to universal healthcare, excellent schools - from kindergarten through to university, and a low crime rate. Canada is a secular country with a strong democratic political system, that allows for freedom of expression and celebrates cultural diversity. Canadians appreciate how fortunate we are to also live in one of the most spectacular places on earth. Endless prisitne coastlines, expansive rainforests, picturesque mountains, and more, await.
The Position:
We recognize that we are searching for a unicorn to join our unique practice. For the right applicant, there is room to sculpt the job description to match their interests. An ability to perform manual
therapy and acupuncture with success is a must, and beyond that, we are open to talk.
Interested? We would love to hear from you.
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