Neurologist, Small Animal - Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP employer match

Continuing education benefits

Career/leadership opportunities

Professional liability insurance

Paid wellness days

Medical library access

Onsite support team

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Neurologist (Small Animal) to diagnose and manage neurological disorders in companion animals. The role offers flexibility for full-time, part-time, or a customized schedule to align with your goals and availability.

The successful candidate will be boarded or eligible to sit boards, with a significant sign-on bonus of 100,000 CAD (Boarded). The centre provides a robust support team including RVTs and CSRs, ongoing CE, and career

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage neurological disorders in patients, working closely with pet parents
• Perform advanced imaging and diagnostics including CT, MRI, and CSF analysis
• Perform neurosurgical procedures and medical management of complex neuro cases
• Provide in-depth neuro consultations and collaborate with referring veterinarians and specialists

Job description

Neurologist, Small Animal

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job class: Full time

Level: Boarded or eligible to sit boards

Sign on Bonus; $100,000 (Boarded)

Schedule: Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time, or a customized schedule, we are flexible and welcome the opportunity to create a schedule that aligns with your goals and availability.

Guardian Veterinary Centre is a companion animal specialty and emergency centre located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We have had a specialty presence in Edmonton since 2007 and have built a solid reputation within the referral community.

Responsibilities

As the Neurology Specialist, you will diagnose and manage neurological disorders in patients, while partnering closely with pet parents to guide them through complex conditions. You will assess pets presenting with seizures, ataxia, paralysis, severe spinal pain, or notable behavioral changes. Additional responsibilities include;

• Advanced Imaging & Diagnostics: Perform CT scans, MRIs, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
• Neurosurgery: Perform specialized surgical procedures
• Medical Management: Provide treatment options for complex issues .
• Specialized Care:They provide in-depth consultations to pinpoint nerve and muscle issues.
• Connect with the referring community regularly to offer neuro information
• Work alongside specialists and collaborate on medical insights, processes and general operational initiatives

What We Can Offer You

• Full support from your leader and operations
• A dedicated RVT, TA and CSR team
• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
• 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

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

• Affordable living!! Allowing you to spend more hard earned dollars on travel!
• Forbes just listed Edmonton as "a place you should visit"!
• Edmonton offers the largest area of urban parkland in Canada 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, Ice on Whyte Festival.
• We are a short drive away from the majestic Rocky Mountains, home to Jasper and Banff National Parks which boast world-class vistas with ample hiking, camping, rafting and world class skiing
• With our new stadium, Rogers Place, we have quickly become a top destination for many of the most sought after entertainment acts and is home to our NHL team the Edmonton Oilers.
• Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, and our city is growing rapidly, with a current metro population of over 1.3 million. The University of Alberta is home to over 40,000 students and boasts the most 3M National Teaching Fellows in Canada.

Our specialists are supported by our registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) who are highly skilled, utilized to their fullest potential (mobilized), and always eager to learn. We have an energetic and experienced emergency team that works closely with our specialists. Finally, our doctors are deeply respected by the referring community, which speaks volumes regarding how truly caring and engaged our team is.

Our facility is a well-equipped, state of the art, 20,000 square foot hospital, newly updated CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and a critical care ventilator. We are excited to be expanding this year to include 8000 square feet of additional facilities including installation of an MRI a dedicated ICU, and extra exam and procedure. We also have an onsite digital cytology analyzer, resulting in very quick turnaround times for clinical pathology reports. New reno's starting soon - 2024 completion.

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.