Veterinary leader

Last updated on February 24, 2025

BC Public Service veterinary leaders supervise or manage other veterinarians or veterinary specialists. 

They require graduation from a university of recognized standing with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent and be licensed by the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association.

Duties include:

  • Managing a work unit and providing technical, administrative and policy direction and supervision to other veterinarians
  • Training and assisting in the selection of staff
  • Attending various meetings and conferences
  • Maintaining current knowledge of applicable procedures by reviewing literature, courses of study and discussions with suppliers and others in the veterinary field
  • Performing a variety of veterinary duties as described under the veterinarian or the veterinary specialist descriptors

Review grid level 6B pay rates for this position.

Applicable job codes

  PEA
Job code 303144
Salary plan PEA
Bargaining unit code 2