Emergency Veterinary Surgeon: Lead & Mentor in Urgent Care

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

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.