Updated Oct 14, 2014 Classified ads of 100 words or less are posted for three months FREE for SVMA members ($25 per month for non-members) plus $0.30 per additional word per month. (GST extra) Email ad copy to: [email protected] [=Date posted] VETERINARIANS REQUIRED ___________________________________________ ALBERTA [Oct01] Iron Creek Veterinary Hospital in east central Alberta is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, self-motivated AHT to join our team. We are a progressive 2.5 vet mixed animal practice with in-house lab, x-ray and dental services. Many bovine and equine procedures are performed in clinic. We offer competitive wages, health benefits, ABVMA dues, staff discounts, as well as scrub and CE allowance. Check out our website! www.ironcreekvet.ca. Contact [email protected] or call 780-384-0003. Small Animal Veterinarian required for Slave Lake Veterinary Services [Sep26] An enthusiastic, outgoing, veterinarian is required for a progressive companion animal practice in northwestern Alberta. The clinic is fully equipped with in-house lab (Vettest/Idexx), ultrasonic dental unit, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and Avimark computer system. Call is shared between veterinarians. Mileage allowance, CE allowance and paid time off for CE, paid license and dues, health/dental/disability plan, generous vacation time are part of our extensive benefit package. Salary is negotiable and dependent on previous experience. Mentorship is strong within our practice. New graduates are welcome. Slave Lake has a population of 6500 and is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton. The town is located on Lesser Slave Lake, just outside of Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park. This is a fabulous area for outdoor enthusiasts! Our beautiful lake offers opportunity for kayaking, canoeing, boating and fishing. Numerous trails around the lake and surrounding area are available for hiking in the summer, and cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. If you have a commitment to excellent patient care, outstanding client service and the desire for a great work/life balance, please contact Dr Aimee Green Email: [email protected]; Phone: (780)849-2382; Fax: (780)849-2375; th Mail: 121 – 6 Ave NW, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A1; Website: http://www.peacerivervetclinic.ca MANITOBA [Sep10] Employer/Location: Brandon Hills Veterinary Clinic, Brandon, Manitoba Position: Full Time RVT/RAHT For more information: www.brandonhillsvetclinic.com Details: Progressive, AAHA certified, 3 veterinarian small animal hospital is seeking a full-time RVT/RAHT. We are a “paperless” practice, fully equipped with orthopedic, endoscopic, ultrasound, surgical laser, and therapeutic laser equipment; in house diagnostic laboratory, EKG, and digital X-ray services (including dental x-ray). We seek an organized, enthusiastic, team-oriented, responsible, compassionate person with good communication and computer skills. We believe in a team approach. We utilize our technicians to the full extent of their abilities assisting doctors, working in exam rooms, in surgery and dentistry, and treating hospitalized pets. We offer a competitive salary, paid MAHTA fees, health benefits and CE plus a staff discount on services. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Send Resume to: Brandon Hills Veterinary Clinic, Attention: Dr. Jay Thrush, Practice Owner E-mail: [email protected], th Mail: 733-17 St, Brandon MB R7A 5A1; Phone: (204) 728-2292; Fax: (204) 726-1670 SASKATCHEWAN [Sep02] Assiniboia ▪ Assiniboia Veterinary Clinic is a rural mixed practice experiencing growth in the small animal sector and looking for a fifth veterinarian to join the practice to accommodate. We are looking for an enthusiastic, out-going, team orientated veterinarian with interest in small animal. There will be opportunities to practice large animal medicine during busy seasons, on call and after hours. New grads are welcome and mentoring is provided. Along with four RVTs and an office manager we also have an in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasounds for LA and SA work and many more amenities. Benefits and CE provided! Contact Dr. Kelly Lightfoot or Melanie Whereatt (office manager) by phone: 306-642-4447, fax: 306-642-4944, email: [email protected]. [Aug06] Earl Grey ▪ Mixed Animal veterinarian required November 1,2014. (60% small/40% large animal). Salary/benefits are competitive. We offer CE allowance, paid association fees, health/dental & malpractice insurance and a clinic vehicle. We currently have a full in-house lab, digital x-rays, equine power float, laser therapy and ultrasonic dental equipment. We are a progressive practice looking for someone to join our flexible, team-oriented staff. Want to enjoy the benefits of living in a small friendly community and be only 30 minutes away from Regina? It would be a short commute for a spouse that may work in the city! Please submit resume to Dr.Deb Hupka-Butz at [email protected] or call 306-939-2264. [July29] Estevan and Weyburn ▪ Prairie Animal Health Centre Estevan and Weyburn, a progressive client-focused mixed animal practice with 3 locations, is seeking two (2) permanent FT veterinarians. Prairie AHC is well-equipped, with paperless recordkeeping using Avimark. Attitude, work ethic and sense of humor are more important than level of experience. The right veterinarian can make an exceptional salary with an added percentage of productivity. Benefits include group medical and paid dues. PAHC provides the best CE opportunities to learn and develop. Weyburn and Estevan are beautiful cities with lots to offer (www.discoverweyburn.com and www.discoverestevan.com). Send Resume to Kristin Caldwell at [email protected] or call 306-861-3487. Check us out at www.prairieanimalhealthcentre.com and www.prairieanimalhealthweyburn.com. [Oct06] Kipling ▪ Head for the Hills is seeking a fourth Veterinarian. The location of our 3 clinics provides both a rural and urban feel, with a wide variety of species exposure (small, large, exotic, and game farm animals). Our area offers exciting indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as a strong musical and visual arts community. We offer benefit packages, association fees, CE allowance and new grads are welcome to apply. Check us out at www.headforthehillsvhs.com you will be glad you did! Contact: Dr Christine Ewert Hill at 1(306) 452-7867 or [email protected]. Proud to Make a Difference [Sep30] Saskatchewan’s largest nonprofit, open-admission shelter, leading with progressive spay/neuter, adoption, foster care and animal protection programs, is looking to fill a maternity leave for the Director of Veterinary Care position. This is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated veterinarian to join our lifesaving team to make a difference for homeless, abused and neglected animals. The ideal candidate will possess a mixed animal or shelter medicine background with strong herd management skills and be primarily interested in management of Western Canada’s newest and most rapidly growing shelter hospital. It is the first shelter hospital in the province of Saskatchewan offering in house shelter animal care, high volume sterilization clinic and partnering with the city of Regina to offer a subsidized sterilization program to financially disadvantaged pet owners. We offer regular weekday hours with significant technician support, no after-hours emergencies and limited client contact while providing a significant community service to reduce the overpopulation of unwanted pets. Competitive salary ($76,500 - $99,960 F/T), comprehensive benefits package, continuing education, dues and scrub allowance is provided. Contact: Lisa Koch, Executive Director, Regina Humane Society Phone: 1-306-543-6363 ext 223. Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [Sep17] Regina ▪ Six-veterinarian small animal practice looking for a full-time permanent veterinarian to join our team. Part time is also considered. Our clinic is well-equipped with Sound-Eklin digital & digital dental radiography, Acculan surgical & companion therapeutic lasers, cardio-pet, Vet Scan & ABC lab, GE P5 ultrasonography and implants & instruments required for external fixator, plating and TTA. We strive to provide the best patient care and client service in a great work environment. Very competitive compensation. Contact Dr.Denita Shtuka at [email protected] or 306.522.8802. Website: www.victoriavetclinic.ca [Oct01] Saskatoon ▪ Erindale Animal Hospital would like to hire an energetic, dedicated, full-time (4-5 days per week) RVT. At EAH, we value initiative, a positive outlook, flexibility, the ability to multi-task and hard work. We are a busy, two-doctor, three-technician, hospital offering client-centred veterinary care. We have an ultrasound, digital dental and radiology, in-house diagnostics and strive to be "cutting edge" in our medical and wellness care. Our employees perform in accordance with our mission, vision, policies and protocols. Work is fun, challenging and interesting. Employees are offered competitive wages, uniform allowance, insurance, disability, health and dental benefits, training, crosstraining and continuing education as well as ample team-building social opportunities. The competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must have completed the two year Veterinary Technology course, have passed the VTNE and be registered with the SAVT. Experience would be an asset but is not required; new graduates are welcome. Candidate must have excellent written and oral skills. The clinic is open Monday to Saturday; must be willing to work some Saturdays each month. If this sounds like an ideal work environment for you, please submit an electronic reply to [email protected] with a cover letter, a resume and three references. Suitable candidates will be sent an application form to complete prior to setting up an interview. Please see www.erindaleanimalhospital.com or call 306-384-2287 for more information on the hospital. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled and may be kept on file for future employment opportunities that may arise. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [July18] Saskatoon ▪ Are you a large or mixed animal veterinarian with 2 – 10 years of experience, interested in food animals and looking for a change? A food animal practice in Saskatoon, SK is interested in you! This multi-person practice is focused on Herd Health and Production Consulting in Swine and Dairy Herds. If you are interested in herd practice, have a valid driver’s license and communicate well in English, we would like to talk to you. Please reply to Dr Mark Jacobson or Dr Josh Lindenbach at Warman Veterinary Services, 226E Wheeler St, Saskatoon SK S7P 0A9. Website: www.warmanvetservices.ca Phone: (306)933-9995 Fax: (306)933-3271 Email: [email protected]. TECHNOLOGISTS REQUIRED __________________________________________ ALBERTA [Sep26] Slave Lake ▪ Slave Lake Veterinary Services is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing RAHT. We are a growing, progressive small animal practice in northwestern Alberta. Enjoy weekends off with lots to do – we are right on Slave Lake, well known for its beautiful sandy beaches, excellent fishing, camping, and water sports. We offer competitive wages, paid continuing educations, uniform allowance, AAAHT dues, a comprehensive benefit package and the opportunity to utilize your AHT skills working with a dynamic, supportive team. Currently we have 1 full time veterinarian, 1 part time veterinarian, 1 part time AHT, 1 AHT assistant, and 2 receptionists. Our clinic is well-equipped with an in-house lab, ultrasonic dental unit, digital radiography (including dental radiography) and Avimark software. New grads are welcome. Please email or fax your resume to Dr Aimee Green at [email protected] or 1(780)849-2375. SASKATCHEWAN [Aug06] Earl Grey ▪ Earl Grey Veterinary services is looking for an RVT to join our mixed practice (60% small & 40% large). Benefits include competitive wages depending on experience, health/dental benefits, CE and the pleasure of living in small town Saskatchewan. We have a team-oriented, flexible staff. We offer in house laboratory, digital radiography, small animal and equine dentistry, laser therapy and both in clinic and farm call procedures. Position available immediately. Please send resume to [email protected] (attention Debbie) or fax 306-939-4446. [Sep15] Esterhazy ▪ Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity for growth? Twin Valley Veterinary Health Services hospital has been in operation since September 2009 in Esterhazy, SK. Our hospital serves both large and small animals and can provide extensive diagnostics to those patients. Our practice utilizes in house laboratory, radiology in clinic and on farm, small animal and equine dentistry, and all bovine/equine in clinic and on farm services. We are looking to fill a Full Time AHT/RVT Position. A benefits package along with additional perks is available and we offer a competitive salary depending on experience and monthly bonuses are possible. NEW Grads Welcome! Send resume to: [email protected] or Box 1990 Esterhazy, SK S0A 0X0 (306) 745-6642 [Sep03] Maple Creek ▪ Maple Creek Veterinary Services is looking for a full time licensed AHT for our busy 4 vet mixed practice. The position will be majority in clinic (anesthesia, dental, lab work/preparation, radiography, equipment maintenance, patient preparation/care, diet consultation etc.) with seasonal opportunities to go out on farm. The successful candidate will be pleasant, confident and hard working. We are looking for someone who will thrive in a small town atmosphere with a slower pace of life and a community to call home. Contract is negotiable. Please contact Klea-Ann Wasilow at [email protected] or 306-662-2724. [Oct09] Martensville ▪ Are you looking for an exciting job that not only utilizes all of your skills, but also rewards your hard work and dedication? Martensville Veterinary Hospital, located ten minutes outside of Saskatoon, is now interviewing applicants for a full time veterinary technologist position. Experience is an asset; however, we encourage new grads to apply. Our clinic is AAHA and AAFP Feline Friendly Silver certified – the only clinic in the province with both of these achievements! Come see what it’s like to work in a practice where you can use all of your technical skills, work in a supportive team environment, and enjoy paid continuing education opportunities that interest you. We offer paid SAVT dues, uniform allowance, group health benefits, discounted employee pet products and services, as well as profit sharing. Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. [Sep25] Regina ▪ Sherwood Animal Clinic is a well-established mixed animal veterinary practice located in Regina, SS. We are currently looking for another Registered Veterinary Technologist to join our team. We have 4 full time veterinarians. Our practice consists of 60% small animal, 35% equine and 5% bovine. We offer many services to our clients including acupuncture, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We have a small power dental unit, tonovet, equine power floats, and many up to date inhouse laboratory machines. Salary is competitive and negotiable. SAVT dues and CE provided. Please contact Dr Larry Hanson at (306)-525-3763 or by email at [email protected]. [Sep30] Regina ▪ Does your job love you back? Ours does! The Regina Humane Society is looking to expand our veterinary team! Is high volume spay and neuter surgery, adoption and lifesaving something you are passionate about? Would you feel good coming to work every day knowing that your job was positively affecting over 4,000 animals in need? Would you enjoy working within a team environment that is supportive, encouraging and fun? How about a place that not only rewards you with four-legged kisses but also allows for a healthy work/life balance? If so, and you have a RVT license in Saskatchewan with one to three years of experience in practice, you might be the person we’re looking for to join our pack. If you think you might be who we’re looking for, raise your paw and send in a resume! Dr Brie Hamblin, Director of Veterinary Care, Regina Humane Society, Box 3143, Regina SK S4P 3G7 T: 306-543-6363 ext233 F: 306-545-7661 [Sep09] Yorkton ▪ Technician required IMMEDIATELY for a busy 1 veterinarian, mixed practice. Duties would include radiology, anesthesiology, lab work (with in house vet scan and ABC machines), client education and patient care. Yorkton is a moderate sized city with all the amenities of a larger centre but the hometown feel of a smaller community. Wage is based on experience. Benefits are available. Applicant MUST have written and passed VTNE exam. Send Resume to: Yorkton Animal Health Centre P.C. Ltd. Attention: Dr Marie Slipiec Box 1238 Yorkton SK S3N 2X3 Fax (306) 782-6624 Email: [email protected] RECEPTIONIST WANTED __________________________________________________________________ [July29] Regina ▪ Wascana Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time receptionist. The candidate must be professional with reception and customer service experience, must have excellent phone and computer skills and must have a professional attitude. The candidate must be punctual, must be available evenings and weekends and must have previous reception experience as well as experience with animals. Preference will be given to someone with a Veterinary Office Assistant Course. Send resume to: Apply with resume by email to: [email protected] or drop off at 3259 Eastgate Drive Regina,SK PRACTICES FOR SALE _______________________________________________________ [Oct07] Kelvington SK ▪ Available immediately: established mixed animal practice, 60 % large animal, primarily beef cow-calf, and 40% small animal in Kelvington. Municipally owned and well maintained clinic with operating grant. Kelvington is a full service community with schools , hospital , swimming pool, curling and skating rinks, and is close to Greenwater Provincial Park. Contact : Rodger, board secretary 306-327-4332. [Sep22] Leader SK ▪ Veterinary practice for sale in SW Saskatchewan. Mixed animal 75/25 LA/CA. Veterinary service district with municipal clinic and grant. Minimal afterhours work/ high percentage of routine work. Town has skating and curling rinks, swimming pool, ball diamonds, hospital, pharmacy, and an appropriate number of businesses. Fishing and hunting close by. For information, call Bob Laing (306)628-7730. [Also for sale: assortment of vet instruments available in the new year, and to give away: CVJ 1973 to today complete; several years CVJR; several years vet clinics food animal and equine.] [Sep03] Maple Creek SK ▪ Thriving, well-established 2-veterinarian mixed animal practice in southwest Saskatchewan, near the Cypress Hills. Fully equipped large & small animal service offered in a modern clinic (built in 2003) with well-maintained equipment. A loyal client base, plus a steady influx of new clients from Medicine Hat and Swift Current permits continued growth. Owner is willing to work during the transitional period. Serious inquiries can be made to: Dr Lawrence Heinrich at [email protected]; Box 1616 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan S0N 1N0, or call 306-662-7625 or 306-558-2004. EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ___________________________________________________ [Sep02] Equipment for Sale: Closing Practice to Return to School 1. Mobile DR system (Nuon) – mobile, 14x17 plate - excellent images, very versatile. Purchased new 2012 for $55,000; asking $40,000. 2. Mobile xray generator - Poksom lightweight (15lbs) 40-100kvp. Purchased new 2012 for $6500; asking $4500 3. Accessory protective plates (general use & equine). Purchased new 2012 for $1500; asking 800$ 4. Misc equipment - equine uterine forceps, Serra emasculators, etc. Email [email protected]. [Sep09] Veterinary Equipment for sale V pole, Baxter IV pump, X-ray markers (L/R) and lead shield, X-ray gloves (medium), X-ray apron (medium), X-ray glove and apron hanger, X-ray positioning blocks. All items in good condition. Prices are by best reasonable offer. Call/text 306-950-2995, or e-mail [email protected] COMMUNITY OUTREACH ___________________________________________________ The WCVM is building on our past work and the work of our partners in the northern communities of LaRonge and Air LaRonge to develop a Service Learning Initiative for students. We are looking for licensed veterinarians and AHT's to assist with this effort. The May trip will involve student volunteers, but beginning in September students from the WCVM will be participating in a 4th year rotation that will include travel to these communities. The students will be mentored by WCVM faculty and will assist with a community outreach program in an ongoing partnership effort to reduce canine overpopulation and feral dogs. The initiative will include a semi-annual wellness clinic and a low cost spay neuter program. The students will participate in talking to students at schools, and meeting with community groups. We would appreciate the assistance of veterinarians and AHTs who would assist us during these clinics in: wellness examinations, animal intake, anesthesia, and in spaying / neutering a large number of dogs and some cats. The Service Learning Group is asking prospective volunteers to contact Dr. Jordan Wordsworth at the WCVM at [email protected] Team North, remote area veterinary services is a voluntary group of veterinarians, technologists and students that travel to remote areas of northern Saskatchewan to examine, vaccinate, de-worm and spay or neuter pets at no cost to the owner. Dogs running at large and in groups create a serious health and safety issue in these remote areas with no access to veterinary services. There is currently no funding in place to support this program and the group relies on donations. The following WISH LIST has been developed; any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Dr. Lesley Sawa at 306.525.5244 or Sue Gauthier at the SVMA office, 306.955.7868 if you have items to donate. Permanent equipment: clippers, autoclave, endotracheal tube, pulse oximeters, Rubbermaid bins, Mayo stands, scissors, tables, scales, cat bag/tank, otoscopes, kennels, surgical gowns, anesthetic masks. Consumables: caps and masks, needles, paper towels, Isoflurane, suture-PDS/catgut, Propopfol, surgical and exam gloves, tape, alcohol, catheters, Hibitane, disposable drapes, disposable surgical gowns, peel packs, gauze, Ziplock bags.