March 26th, 2008 posting for an employment opportunity @ Westmount Animal Clinic:
We require Full Time/Part Time or Locum RAHT immediately (no weekends). We are a small positive, friendly group who have fun and enjoy what we do. We take a lot of pride in practicing the highest quality medicine & surgery as well as providing excellent customer service & education. Our clinic boasts a full in house IDEXX lab, CO2 laser, ultrasound & x-ray equipment. Successful candidate must be passionate about their career, independent and confident in their technical abilities including handling animals, interested in client education, have excellent team and communication skills and willing to utilize their knowledge and experience in all areas of practice. We offer flexible hours, health benefits, higher then average wage, CE & uniform allowance. Being the only RAHT in the practice offers an excellent opportunity for a progressively rewarding career for the right candidate. Visit our web page at www.westmountanimalclinic.com for further information. E-mail your resume to waci@telusplanet.net .
As a member of the veterinary medical profession, I solemnly swear that I will use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society. I will strive to promote animal health and welfare, relieve animal suffering, protect the health of the public and environment, and advance comparative medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I will strive continuously to improve my professional knowledge and competence and to maintain the highest professional and ethical standards for myself and the profession.
Canadian Veterinary Oath
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 2004
William Golbeck DVM
Doone WatsonDVM
Dr.William Golbeck
Dr. Golbeck graduated from the University of Guelph with a honors Bachelor of Science degree in 1978 and completed his DVM in 1983 from The Ontario Veterinary College. After a short stint in a mixed practice in Ontario, Bill migrated west and ended up in Calgary where he has remained for all but a 6 month contract position in a mixed practice in Nova Scotia. Initially working emergency and locums, he eventually found a position managing one of the older established practices in Calgary and after a year purchased it. After 17 years he remains the owner & operator of Westmount Animal Clinic Inc. His professional interests range from laser surgery to diagnostic ultrasound and his strength is his innate ability to handle pets of all kinds and temperaments! A member of the Canadian & Alberta Veterinary Medical Associations and the Calgary Academy of Veterinary Medicine, he also writes a column in the local community newspaper and visits local schools for ‘career days’ seminars. Bill met his wife Tatjana in Guelph just before graduation and they have 3 very busy children, a dog, 2 cats and two birds. As a family they love to ski, skate and go wilderness camping.
Dr. Doone Watson
Dr. Watson graduated from the University of Tulsa with a BSc in Zoology before attending the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). She graduated in 1982 and worked in Prince George, BC for two years in a mixed animal practice before returning to OVC and completing a MSc in Veterinary Parasitology. Doone then moved to Calgary and studied immunology at the University of Calgary as a MRC fellow for three years. For the next six years she did locum veterinary work in Calgary including 8 month stint at the Calgary Zoo. Doone then moved to Saudi Arabia with her husband Dr. Tim Watson and spent the next five years doing assorted veterinary work in the Middle East, which included caring for the exotic pets of a local Saudi prince, spaying and neutering feral cats, looking after expats's dogs and cats as well as working as a veterinarian at local horse endurance races. Returning to Calgary in 2002, Doone worked at Elbow Valley Pet Hospital for 5 years before moving to Westmount Animal Clinic in 2006. She works part time to allow her and Tim to travel and race internationally - they have run races in Costa Rica, Peru and the US, and have entered Primal Quest 2008 in Montana - a ten day endurance event. When not working or running, Doone spends time with her Belgian Tervuren, Sandy and her cat Tucker.
Tatjana (Tana) G. – Hospital Administrator
Tana left the University of Guelph with her degree in agricultural economics and came to Calgary to start her career as a financial planner. She eventually left that field to become an active owner and hospital administrator at Westmount Animal Clinic Inc. where she remains today. Besides raising 3 active children and supporting their many activities, she runs the ‘Grandparents Reading Program’ at the local elementary school and Tana’s Pantry which is a part-time home based business which sells her homemade organic preserves.
Angel B.- VOA
Angel is a graduate of NAIT’s Veterinary Office Assistant program. When not at work she spends her time gardening, sewing, crafting and spending time with her two cats “Ned” and “Grey” .
Natasha Z. - VOA
Natasha comes to us from Nova Scotia, where she graduated from the Veterinary Assistant program at the Maritime Business College. Natasha and her boyfriend, Pat share their home with their 2 kitties, Phatso and Louise. When not working, Natasha may be found hiking, fishing or exploring her new home, Alberta
Dana K. - RAHT
Jonathan S. - Veterinary Student
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