Medical Oncologist, Western Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Centre

VCA Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Calgary as a Board Certified Veterinary Medical Oncologist. You will work in a collaborative environment, train future veterinarians, and enjoy generous compensation and benefits while making a difference in pets' lives.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Continuing education benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid wellness days

Employee assistance program

Professional liability insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Must possess a positive and collegial personality.
• Enjoy interacting with other specialists and emergency doctors.

Responsibilities

• Join a small animal specialty, referral, and 24-hour emergency practice.
• Train interns, residents, and students in collaboration with the University of Calgary.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Board Certification in Veterinary Oncology

Job description

Western Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Centre is welcoming a Board Certified Veterinary Medical Oncologist to join our small animal specialty, referral, and 24-hour emergency practice in Calgary, Alberta.

About our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate must possess a positive and collegial personality, strong communication skills, and enjoy interacting with other specialists and emergency doctors. We also train interns, residents, and students at our hospital in collaboration with the University of Calgary School of Veterinary Medicine.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a significant difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers diverse experiences, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation where you can thrive!

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Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

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 covered

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 (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

Professional liability insurance coverage

Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Why Calgary?

Calgary is just an hour’s drive from the beautiful Canadian Rockies! Hiking, skiing, rafting, and camping opportunities abound. The internationally renowned resort towns of Banff, with its hot springs and cosmopolitan shopping and dining areas, and Lake Louise, with its postcard views, are a short drive away. Calgary is a growing and diversified city and was listed as the fifth-best place to live in the world for five consecutive years by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It has also been named the cleanest city on Earth in 2013, 2014, and 2015 by Mercer Global Financial and HR Consulting.

About us : Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners. Our team includes specialists in Critical Care, Dermatology, Medical & Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesia, along with 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and our community. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT scanner, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory, and monitoring equipment. Our referral base is large, with over 75 referring hospitals in our trade area, including twenty partner clinics in Calgary from whom we draw referrals for all services.

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.