Career Opportunities
We are now hiring all positions for our new hospital to be opening in early 2024
For details, see below ads for Veterinarians, Technicians and Support Staff
Applications or inquiries can be sent in confidence to alisonpollarddvm@gmail.com
Veterinarians
Our primary focus is on prevention and education, offering individually tailored care to our patients and their families. We also own five other hospitals within HRM, so we have a large network of DVMs and team members who work together to collaborate, share experiences, generate ideas and support one another whenever needed. We have a formal onboarding/training process as well as regular upskilling sessions, internal wet labs and 1:1 surgical training as needed (ex. large dog spays, dental wetlabs, etc). Because of our diverse and supportive team, new veterinarians are welcome to apply and will be supported in their early career growth.
Our brand-new hospital will be fully equipped with anything you need to provide excellent medical care. Digital everything, full lab equipment, all monitoring and safety equipment, paperless record keeping, references and support materials. What you think a great veterinary hospital should have, we have (and if we don’t and you need it – we will get it). Plus, our hospital will be feline friendly, have a spacious footprint, 6 exam rooms, multiple surgical/procedures suites, separate cat and dog wards and lots of extra space that makes working just that little bit easier when you have room to move!
At our hospital, we strive to provide customer service we are proud of and treat our clients like family. Our business is an active member of the communities we serve and we work as partners with our clients to provide the best quality care for their pets.
We are very open to hearing from anyone who believes their personality and skills would be a great addition to our group. We are open to creating a diverse team. Nothing is more important than having a positive work environment and cohesive team. We work on culture and workplace happiness every single day.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate:
-Empathy/compassion
-Team Player
-Excellent Communication
-Wants to grow personally and professionally
-Thinking outside the box
-Understand and embrace Customer Service
We also offer a great compensation package that can be individualized for what matters to you. This includes: flexible schedule, competitive salary, vacation pay, RRSP matching program, student loan repayment assistance, paid sick days and wellness days, paid license dues, an established and structured mentorship program, medical and dental benefits, generous CE allowances, uniforms, generous pet care discounts, VIN and Vet Girl on the Go memberships, gym discounts and more, as well as the potential to pursue your individual passions within the business environment. And thanks to our proximity to the emergency hospitals we are not working on call, overnights, Sundays or Holidays!
If you would like to meet to discuss this opportunity, please contact us by email at alisonpollarddvm@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you! We look forward to hearing from you and all inquiries will be kept confidential!
Registered Veterinary Technicians
At our small animal hospital, we strive to provide customer service we are proud of and treat our clients like family. Our business is an active member of the community and we work as partners with our clients to provide the best quality care for their pets.
We have flexibility to provide individualized care to our clients based on their personal needs and for our team members to grow in the areas they are most interested in. At our beautiful, big new hospital, we will offer a full range of medical, surgical and dental services as well as any products, food or supplies needed for dogs and cats. We pride ourselves on practicing quality medicine and have in house IDEXX procyte, catalyst, sedivue as well as digital radiology, dental radiology, extensive monitoring equipment and everything you need to provide excellent medical care.
Having a great culture is essential to our team. We work hard every day and want to have a good time both in and out of the hospital. Our hospital has a culture team that focuses on how to make our work life better! We enjoy fun activities together outside of work, celebrate events/wins, seek regular feedback from every team member and are continually trying to improve as a place of work. If you are looking to join this fantastic group and have the skills needed to be a great RVT we want to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
-Empathy
-Excellent Communication
-Able to work effectively in a high paced environment
-Wants to grow personally and professionally
-Ability to use a computer-based booking and records system
-Thinking outside the box
-Licensed RVT
– customer service experience is essential
We also offer a great compensation package that includes; competitive salary, vacation pay, paid sick and wellness days, medical and dental benefits, RRSP matching contributions, student loan repayment assistance, uniforms, paid license dues, career and leadership opportunities, a generous CE allowance, gym discounts, pet care discounts and more! And thanks to our proximity to emergency facilities you will not be working on-call, overnights, Holidays or Sundays!
Please forward your resume to alisonpollarddvm@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Support Staff
We would love to bring on amazing new full time and part time experienced people to join our Support Staff team. This can include Veterinary Assistants, Technician Assistants, Kennel Attendants or those with excellent customer care/front desk experience in another field. At our small animal hospital, we will strive to provide customer service we are proud of and treat our clients like family. Our business will be an active member of the community and we work as partners with our clients to provide the best quality care for their pets.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated! Job responsibilities will vary depending on your skill level, but all support staff will be trained to work with clients and run the reception desk. Those with more advanced skills in animal handling and medical care will also be used in other areas of the hospital as well.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Empathy
- Excellent Communication
- Excellent customer service skills
- Wants to grow personally and professionally
- Organized, able to switch between tasks quickly
- Respond to and manage email correspondence
- Ability to use a computer-based booking and records system (we will provide training on our specific system)
- Admitting and discharging patients
- Invoicing/billing; obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
- Ability to keep busy area clean, organized and safe for clients/patients alike
- Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services; updated medical office procedures; and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Having a great culture is essential to our team. We work hard every day and want to have a good time both in and out of the hospital. Our hospital has a culture team that focuses on how to make our work life better! We enjoy fun activities together outside of work, celebrate events/wins, seek regular feedback from every team member and are continually trying to improve as a place of work.
We also offer a great compensation package that includes; competitive salary, vacation pay, paid sick and wellness days, medical and dental benefits, RRSP matching contributions, student loan repayment assistance, uniforms, career and leadership opportunities, a generous education allowance, gym discounts, pet care discounts and more!
Please forward your resume to alisonpollarddvm@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you!