Anesthesiologist – Canada West Veterinary Specialists – Vancouver, Canada

Institution: Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Canada West Veterinary Specialists is the largest privately owned veterinary specialty hospital in Western Canada. Spanning 26,000 sq ft, we offer services in the following disciplines: surgery, neurology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, rehabilitation therapy, critical care, and emergency services. We are a Level II Trauma Centre with all the advanced diagnostic tools and support to manage a challenging caseload including an in-house cytology and reference laboratory.

We’re proudly located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia one of the most dynamic, multicultural cities in the world. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is an outdoor enthusiast playground. Paddleboard after work in the summer or ski after work in the winter – your next outdoor adventure awaits you! Our city is rich with artistic and cultural offerings in addition to a plethora of exquisite and diverse cuisine to satisfy any foodie’s palette.

• We respect the talents and expertise of anesthesiologists and regard them as an integral part of our care team.
• We believe anesthesiologists are key players in maintaining and improving efficiency and patient safety within our hospital.
• We offer a friendly, energetic professional environment with an emphasis on collaboration. We encourage the support of one another through clear, direct, and open communication.
• We are seeking a motivated professional who is dedicated to practicing high-quality anesthesia and shares an interest in continuing the growth and development of anesthesia and analgesia within our hospital.
• Our anesthesiologist would, directly and indirectly, oversee anesthetic and sedative care throughout the hospital and act as an expert and resource for others.
• An ability to lead, inspire, and develop our dedicated and engaged team would be considered a highly desirable trait.
• We are open to supporting the professional goals and individual development of our clinicians and look forward to hearing about yours!

Benefits and Support

• We provide direct assistance in the immigration and relocation process in addition to a generous moving allowance.
• A competitive salary and generous vacation allotment
• Group Benefits package including dental and vision coverage
• Annual continuing education and licensure allowance

Preference will be given to candidates who are ACVAA or ECVAA Board-Certified, however, individuals having completed a veterinary anesthesia residency program will also be considered. British Columbia allows European Board-Certified to work under a “Specialty Private Practice” license without ECFVG certification/equivalency requirement.