Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Riverside Small Animal Hospital is expanding in Kamloops, BC, and seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative, down-to-earth team that prioritizes both excellent medicine and genuine work-life balance. You'll work an alternating 4-day/3-day week schedule, giving you real time to explore everything Kamloops offers—outdoor recreation, vibrant dining, and genuine downtime.

This is a modern, well-equipped practice with broad surgical and diagnostic capabilities. You'll handle complex soft-tissue and orthopedic cases, advanced dental procedures, and have access to specialties like chemotherapy, laparoscopy, endoscopy, internal medicine, and therapeutic laser. The team of 6 veterinarians and nearly 30 support staff values teamwork, clear communication, and a positive culture—no ego, just good medicine and mutual support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary veterinary care across a range of small animal cases
• Perform complex soft-tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgeries
• Collaborate with specialists in chemotherapy, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and internal medicine
• Utilize advanced diagnostics including ultrasound and therapeutic laser
• Work within a structured team environment with regular communication and professional development

Requirements

• Valid veterinary licence to practise in British Columbia
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• General small animal practice experience or recent graduate willing to grow with the team

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $105,000–$130,000 CAD annually
• RRSP matching
• Signing/retention bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation
• Continuing education allowance
• Industry-leading benefits package

About the Practice

Riverside Small Animal Hospital is part of NVA Canada, a network of progressive veterinary practices across the country. The Kamloops location is a modern facility designed to support advanced surgical and diagnostic work, with a supportive team culture focused on professional growth and work-life balance.

Kamloops offers a vibrant outdoor lifestyle—hiking, water sports, and skiing nearby—combined with a growing community of excellent restaurants and cultural attractions. This is a place where you can build a career without sacrificing your personal life.