Emergency Veterinarian, Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Canada Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP 5% Employer Match

Medical library access

Continuing education benefits

Professional liability insurance

Career and leadership opportunities

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Hospital, part of VCA Canada, is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our Edmonton team in a full-time capacity. You will oversee multiple emergency and hospitalized cases, provide in-house care during quieter periods, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.

We value strong diagnostic, surgical, and emergency care skills, plus the ability to manage cases under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic, surgical and emergency care skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to collaborate with specialists to ensure top patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple emergency and hospitalized cases per shift.
• Treat in-house patients during quieter periods between emergencies.
• Support and mentor junior staff with hands-on guidance and team discussions.
• Collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority.
• Provide exemplary customer service that builds loyalty with clients.
• Complete medical records efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Emergency care skills

Diagnostic and surgical skills

Leadership and mentorship

Multi-case management

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Veterinarian, DVM Department: Emergency Employment Type: Full-time Location: Edmonton, AB

Guardian Veterinary Hospital is welcoming a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. We are a leading emergency and specialty referral hospital, delivering advanced care in a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility. Our hospital offers referral-based, board-certified specialty services in Internal Medicine and Surgery, supported by cutting-edge diagnostic technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple emergency and hospitalized cases per shift
• Treat in-house patients during quieter periods between emergency cases
• Support and mentor junior staff through practical, hands-on guidance and collaborative team discussions.
• Collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority
• Offer exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients
• Complete medical records efficiently and accurately

Qualifications:

• Internship trained preferred OR 2 years of direct working experience in an emergency or urgent care.
• Strong diagnostic, surgical and emergency care skills
• Strong organizational skills, which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
• Eligible to be licensed in the province of Alberta
• Capable of multi-case management per shift
• Willing to actively manage and treat in-house patients during quieter periods between emergency cases
• Will collaborate and mentor junior staff through hands-on learning and during team meetings in a constructive and caring manner
• Will collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support
• Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
• Referral bonus rewards
• Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time
• Employee assistance programs
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Our Hospital

We are committed to supporting work-life balance, with schedules designed to promote long-term sustainability and personal well-being. VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre doctors and support staff are dedicated to our core values of respect and compassion With an established case load, VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre continues to have excellent growth opportunities. We are a leader in emergency and specialty healthcare and foster a culture of compassion in a collaborative environment that leads to delivering exceptional care to patients, service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and our community.

Why Edmonton

National Geographic included Edmonton in its list of best summer trips, the ONLY Canadian city, in 2015, and Edmonton was recently listed as Forbes' top cities to visit in 2023. Edmonton offers the largest area of urban parkland with over 7300 hectares that expands both sides of our beautiful North Saskatchewan River to take full advantage of our great outdoors. Edmonton hosts several festivals each year, including our world-renowned Folk Fest, Fringe Festival, Symphony under the Sky, and Ice on Whyte Festival. We are a short drive away from the most majestic mountains in Canada, Jasper and Banff National Parks, which boast world-class vistas with ample hiking, camping, and skiing With our new stadium, we have quickly become a top destination for many of the most sought-after musical acts. Such an affordable city to settle down, work and travel.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.