DVM, Medical Director, Calgary Trail Animal Hospital

VCA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Edmonton is seeking a Veterinarian, Medical Director to lead a high-performing team. The successful candidate will ensure excellent patient care, mentor other veterinarians, and implement medical standards in a collaborative environment. This role promotes professional growth with a commitment to community and wellness.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

Continuing education benefits

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and mentor a team of veterinarians.
• Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures and preventative care.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of veterinarians and technicians.
• Ensure excellence in patient care and client communication.
• Oversee medical standards and implement clinical programs.
• Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture.

Skills

Soft tissue surgical procedures

Preventative care

Coaching and mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid veterinarian license to practice in Canada

Job description

Overview

DVM, Medical Director

Location : Edmonton, AB

Calgary Trail Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian, Medical Director, to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada

Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.

Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices

Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and the community

A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey

An interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues

A love for all companion animals!!

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of veterinarians and technicians.
• Support recruitment, performance reviews, coaching, and ongoing training initiatives.
• Ensure excellence in patient care, client communication, and safety protocols.
• Oversee medical standards, policies, and clinical program implementation.
• Collaborate on scheduling, productivity goals, budgeting, and equipment planning.
• Act as the responsible veterinarian, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture through effective leadership and communication.

What VCA Canada Offers

• Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• VCA Academy Six-Month Mentorship Program for new / recent graduates or those new to primary care
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
• Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
• Immigration support
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
• Referral bonus rewards
• Wellness :
• We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates.
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• Paid wellness days
• Employee assistance program
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Contact

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