Associate Veterinarian

AAVMP; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo is seeking a permanent full-time Associate Veterinarian to join the Animal Health and Welfare team. The role focuses on clinical medicine, surgery, pathology, and daily health activities for a diverse animal collection.

Applicants must be licensed to practice in Alberta, have at least three years of zoological medicine experience, and be eligible for ACZM board certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Alberta (unrestricted).
• Minimum 3 years of full-time zoological medicine experience.
• ACZM board certification or eligibility; if not certified, expected to pursue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; participate in emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical medicine, surgery, and pathology for a diverse animal collection.
• Collaborate with the Animal Health and Welfare team to maintain welfare standards.
• Participate in emergency response and incident management.
• Maintain accurate medical records and contribute to team training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Judgement and decision-making

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join our team at the Wilder Institute’s Calgary Zoo and support the health of the animals in our care! The Animal Health and Welfare team is seeking a permanent full-time Associate Veterinarian who will be primarily responsible for day-to-day animal health activities (clinical medicine, surgery, pathology, etc) as part of the team. This is a full-time position that reports to the Senior Manager of Animal Health and Welfare.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

Our Core Values | Drive impact, nurture connection, cultivate hope, and be bold.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with ability to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Alberta is required (unrestricted license)
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time zoological medicine experience, with strong preference for completion of an internship and/or residency in zoological medicine.
• Board certification, or eligibility for board certification, by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). If not board certified, this will be an expectation of the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement independently and while contributing and participating in a team environment.
• Must be able to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, employees, and guests.
• The position is part of the zoo’s emergency response team. If participating in firearm response, must possess, or be eligible to possess, a firearm Possession and Acquisition License (PAL).