Veterinarian; DVM Acting Medical Director - Carrington Animal Hospital

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Carrington Animal Hospital!

Learn More Here is what Carrington Animal Hospital has to offer: beautiful lakes and mountains; amazing outdoor living with hiking, biking, boating and beaches nearby.

We also have amazing restaurants with great patios and wineries everywhere with some even within walking distance.

Our clinic is walking distance from the beach and the weather in the summer can't be beat.

If you are a skier or snowboarder in winter, Black Mountain is close by for your enjoyment.

These are all the reasons we offer exceptional work/life balance to our team.

Is This Role Right For You? Our ideal Veterinarian (DVM) will have 7+ years of experience and can demonstrate an advanced expertise in complex internal medicine, surgical and dental procedures, and multimodal treatment planning.

Highly confident in independent decision-making, they are capable of managing challenging cases and emergencies.

This role values experience in leadership, mentorship, and past business management or practice ownership, while combining clinical excellence, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver exceptional veterinary care. You will be largely responsible for clinical work with approximately 5 - 10% of time focused on Medical Director responsibilities.

For these responsibilities you will work in partnership with the National Medical Director, create and sustain an environment conducive to high quality and competent veterinary care.

We will only consider candidates who hold or are eligible to hold a Private Practice license in British Columbia, at the time of their application.

Why Join the Carrington Team? A Supportive, Collaborative Environment:
Work alongside experienced RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Care Reception who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility And Worklife Balance:
We understand the importance of life outside of work.

Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth:
Access continuing education funding, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your medical, surgical, and leadership skills.

Mentorship Matching You:
Whether you’re offering guidance or seeking it, we want to learn what type of mentorship and support that’s impactful to you to continue learning and growing.

What We Offer Guaranteed Base + Production (without negative accrual) Signing & Relocation Bonuses (If Applicable) Comprehensive Immigration and Work Visa Support Comprehensive Benefits Include:
Medical (including vision care), Dental & Life Insurance (Single/Family) Long Term Disability (Employee contribution) Paid Veterinary Licensing Dues & Provincial Membership fees Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance Professional Development Allowance VIN Membership Vacation & Paid Time Off Veterinary AI Scribe Membership (Fydo DX) Uniform Allowance Flexible Schedule The Vet Care Community Benefits Networking, Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange with other DVMs A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members.

Access to our Veterinary Learning Platform A Community Wide Social Platform Free or Discounted CE hosted on site Voluntary RSP/TFSA Contribution Plan Generous Referral Program Recognition Programs Annual Performance Review Employee Pet Discounts Pet Bereavement Day Paid Sick Days Pay Rate: $150,000 - $180,000 Book a Coffee Chat with  to learn more!

About Vet Care Vet Care (  ) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada.

We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong.

With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.