Surgeon, Small Animal - Guardian Veterinary Centre

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Signing bonus and relocation support

RRSP 5% match

Medical library access

Continuing education benefits

Career and leadership opportunities

Licensing and dues coverage

Referral bonuses

Wellness days and paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Virtual health care

Liability insurance

Community initiatives

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, Alberta is actively seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon for a full-time role. The hospital provides advanced surgical care and supports a robust referral network across Northern Alberta and beyond.

The position includes a generous sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and opportunities for professional growth, education, and leadership within a busy, state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a veterinary surgery residency program, with board certification or eligibility to sit for the certification examination
• Strong client communication skills with a commitment to partnering with pet parents, providing clear explanations of surgical procedures, discussing expected outcomes, and offering compassionate support throughout their pet's care journey
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining high clinical standards
• Passion for mentoring interns, residents, and support staff in a collaborative learning environment

Skills

Surgical expertise

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary surgery residency

Board certification eligible

Job description

Surgeon, Small Animal

Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Level: Board Certified or eligible to sit boards

Employment Type: Full Time

Sign on Bonus for a Boarded Surgeon: $100,000

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 well-established specialty hospital in Edmonton , offering surgery, internal medicine, critical care, and a robust 24-hour emergency department. Since 2007, we have built strong relationships within our referral community, serving Northern Alberta, Northern British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

As our hospital continues to grow, we are seeking to add a second Board-Certified Surgeon to our specialty team to expand access to advanced surgical care and provide our referral community with additional support. In addition to delivering exceptional patient care, this role will play an active part in supporting and educating our referral network throughout the year, sharing expertise on innovative surgical procedures, treatment options, and advancements in veterinary surgery.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a veterinary surgery residency program, with board certification or eligibility to sit for the certification examination

Strong client communication skills with a commitment to partnering with pet parents, providing clear explanations of surgical procedures, discussing expected outcomes, and offering compassionate support throughout their pet's care journey

Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining high clinical standards

Passion for mentoring interns, residents, and support staff in a collaborative learning environment

What we offer

• Competitive Compensation package, including production opportunities
• Signing bonus and relocation support available
• 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
• 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

About Us

What sets us apart from other clinics is our hospital culture. Our specialists are highly collaborative, working as a strong team to provide exceptional patient care. The current specialty team includes members who have been together for at least 10 years, and continues to grow, building a strong foundation of trust and support. Our Registered Veterinary Technologists work alongside our specialists, are highly skilled, utilized to their fullest potential, 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 including 24-hour staffing, newly updated CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and arthroscopy. We are excited to be expanding this year to include 10,000 square feet of additional facilities including installation of an MRI, a dedicated ICU, and extra exam and procedure rooms. We also have an onsite digital cytology analyzer, resulting in very quick turnaround times for clinical pathology reports.

About Edmonton

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.

Edmonton was named one of Forbes Top 23 places to visit in 2023!

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

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 neighborhoods 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 exce