Surgeon, Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre

Surgeon, Small Animal Surgery

Location: Winfield, British Columbia Canada (only 20 mins north of Kelowna)

Are you looking for a change - join us in the beautiful area of Lake Country, surrounded by wineries, beautiful landscape and more! People are moving here for a high-quality of life, exceptional outdoor recreation and to enjoy the simple pleasures of life; fresh air, beautiful skies and scenery.

Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre is welcoming a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon to join our growing team. The perfect home for the outdoor enthusiast!

Tri Lake is situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, nestled between stunning lakes and beautiful mountains, it is surrounded by inviting orchards and tantalizing vineyards. Our centralized location, in the Interior of British Columbia, also provides us with access to the National Parks that span the BC/AB border to the east, as well as the Canadian Pacific Coastline to the west.

We have been serving the Okanagan Valley and beyond for nearly 40 years, and house expanding specialty services including rehabilitation & pain management, dermatology, behaviour, and incoming internal medicine, 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 further committed to expanding our ER department to 24/7 services, as well as actively recruiting for Surgery, Critical Care and eventually Radiology.

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $220,000 to $250,000. This position is eligible for a production program. The annual salary range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.

What VCA Canada Offers:

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• Relocation assistance; Immigration support
• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
• Licensing, membership fees (ACVS/ECVS, CVBC and VIN membership)
• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
• Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
• Network of highly educated and skilled professionals
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Referral bonus rewards
• and more!

Wellness:

We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• Health benefits including medical/dental, life and disability for eligible employees
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance program
• 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 Canada initiatives

The Facilities:

The hospital is a 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility with eight exam rooms, spacious treatment floor, four ORs (3 reserved for referral surgery), one dental suite, one endoscopy suite, in-house 64-slice CT scanner, Sound SmartDR+CsI with hands-free radiology equipment and trained staff, Philips Affiniti 70 Ultrasound unit (as well as a portable Esoate unit), 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!

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.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.