Anesthesiologist jobs
Anesthesiologists play a vital role providing essential anesthesia care within our surgical programs at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
The anesthesiology departments at VCH are affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC). Our anesthesiologists play an active role in the daily education of medical students, residents and fellows, and participate in multidisciplinary training simulations with other health care professionals.
As an anesthesiologist, you'll provide quality team-based care, encounter dynamic, challenging case work and have opportunities to participate in quality improvement, research, and teaching.
Where you may work
Vancouver
Vancouver Acute Anesthesiologists practice across both Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH), with a diverse and varied workload that encompasses all adult surgical subspecialties, except obstetrics. As the province’s major tertiary referral and Level 1 trauma centre, VGH offers a complex, interesting case mix with a significant proportion of urgent and emergency cases.
North Vancouver
The Department of Anesthesia at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is an active clinical and UBC-affiliated academic department. LGH, a Level 3 Trauma Centre, provides comprehensive 24/7 anesthetic care for a wide range of specialties. Serving as the referral centre for VCH's Coastal Community of Care, LGH handles a substantial trauma population, particularly in orthopedics and neurosurgery. The department also offers acute pain services, a pre-anesthetic clinic, support for out-of-OR procedures, and regional anesthesia, along with academic teaching for trainees at all levels.
Richmond
Anesthesiologists at Richmond Hospital support core surgical programs, including OB/GYN, general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, urology, and plastics, along with sub-specialties in vascular and bariatric surgery. The team is a collegial group of twelve.
Continuous learning and career advancement
We recognize the importance of ongoing professional development for our staff members, offering active onboarding and mentorship programs, regular department rounds, teaching opportunities, and support for clinical research and quality improvement projects.
Why join Vancouver Coastal Health?
- Career growth with employer supported development opportunities
- Teaching opportunities
- Health and wellness supports, including a wellness committee and a peer support group
- Interdisciplinary team-based care
- Competitive compensation
- Research and innovation opportunities to deliver leading edge health care
Meet the Team
"Our team is united by shared values and a common vision. We collaborate with world-class surgeons, medical specialists, nurses, nursing unit assistants, clerks, and hospital leadership, all of whom are collegial and passionate about patient care."
Dr. Victor Tran, Anesthesiologist
Meet Dr. Tran