Emergency Veterinarian Team Lead - Trauma & Critical Care

VCA Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Competitive wages

Uniform allowance

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Pet discounts

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre in Calgary, AB is seeking a full-time Team Lead Veterinarian (DVM) to join our emergency service. You will collaborate with board-certified specialists, mentor junior staff, and help manage a sustainable shift-rotation schedule with a busy but manageable caseload.

Experience in emergency medicine, trauma/critical care, and a passion for coaching and team-based medicine are highly valued.

Qualifications

• A valid DVM from an accredited university.
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine with interest in Trauma/Critical Care.
• Commitment to promoting team-based medicine practice.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with colleagues, pet parents and community.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the emergency team with a focus on world-class patient care.
• Mentor junior veterinarians and support staff.
• Coordinate scheduling and shift rotation to ensure coverage.
• Collaborate with specialists to deliver cutting-edge emergency care.
• Foster a respectful, educational and collaborative work environment.

Skills

DVM

Emergency medicine

Trauma care

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre in Calgary, AB is seeking a full-time Team Lead Veterinarian (DVM) to join our emergency service. You will collaborate with board-certified specialists, mentor junior staff, and help manage a sustainable shift-rotation schedule with a busy but manageable caseload.

Experience in emergency medicine, trauma/critical care, and a passion for coaching and team-based medicine are highly valued.