Veterinarian, Internal Medicine

About the Role

Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre in Lake Country is seeking a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist to take the helm of their growing IM department. This is a rare opportunity to build and mentor a specialty service from the ground up at a hospital with serious infrastructure—think 64-slice CT, state-of-the-art ultrasound, endoscopy suite, and a dedicated team ready to collaborate.

You'll work in a hybrid practice that balances general medicine, exotics, and expanding specialties (Surgery, Rehab, Behaviour, Oncology). The hospital recently expanded its emergency department with overnight services and 24/7 DVM support, meaning you're part of a growing, forward-thinking organization. Lake Country sits in the heart of the Okanagan—world-class wineries, outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking, and a tight-knit community that values quality of life as much as quality medicine.

VCA Canada, the parent organization, is genuinely committed to work-life balance and continuous learning. You'll have access to extensive in-house resources, leadership development pathways, and a supportive culture that treats you like a professional, not a number.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Medicine department and shape its clinical direction and growth
• Provide diagnostic expertise, including advanced ultrasound and endoscopy procedures
• Mentor and train veterinary technicians and junior staff in IM best practices
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and pet parents to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with other specialists and emergency staff in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Contribute to the hospital's quality improvement and case management initiatives

Requirements

• DACVIM board certification or preparing to write boards in 2027
• Strong leadership skills and a collaborative team-player mindset
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop support staff
• Excellent diagnostic, ultrasound, and endoscopy skills
• Outstanding client communication and relationship-building abilities (both referring vets and pet parents)
• Valid veterinary licence to practise in British Columbia

Benefits

• Annual salary: $175,000–$200,000 CAD (based on experience and FTE)
• Generous sign-on bonus
• RRSP Employer 5% Match Program
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
• Continuing education benefits and access to comprehensive e-university resources
• Medical library access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research databases
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees covered
• Professional liability insurance
• Paid wellness days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Employee assistance program
• E-tools for meditation, sleep, exercise, and focus support
• Career development opportunities: medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, leadership roles
• Immigration support (if applicable)
• Referral bonus rewards
• Community involvement opportunities through VCA Canada initiatives

About the Practice

Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre has been serving the Interior of British Columbia for over 40 years. Located in Lake Country, this 16,500 sq ft purpose-built facility features eight exam rooms, spacious treatment floor, in-house lab, four operating rooms, dedicated dental suite, endoscopy suite, Philips Affiniti 70 ultrasound, Aquilion 64-slice CT scanner, and Sound SmartDR+ with hands-free digital radiography. The hospital recently expanded emergency services to 24/7 operation with onsite veterinary support.

Tri Lake is part of VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals with headquarters in Calgary. VCA Canada has nearly 45 years of history in Canada and operates over 1,000 animal hospitals across its network, serving 4.5+ million pets annually. The organization employs over 4,000 Canadians and was named one of Alberta's Top Employers for the third consecutive year in 2026, plus recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026. VCA Canada became part of Mars Veterinary Health in 2017, strengthening the organization's commitment to the profession and pet parents nationwide.