Surgeon, Small Animal - Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support

Wellness days

Job summary

Guardian Veterinary Centre in Edmonton, Alberta seeks a Board-Certified Surgeon to join its expanding specialty team. The hospital provides advanced surgical care, mentoring for interns, and a robust referral network across Northern Canada.

A $100,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support are available, with flexible full-time scheduling to fit personal goals. The role emphasizes collaboration among surgeons, veterinarians, and staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes in a state-of-the-art

Qualifications

• Surgery residency completed with board certification or eligibility.
• Excellent communication with pet parents about procedures and outcomes.
• Mentor interns and support staff in a collaborative learning environment.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Surgery residency

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 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.

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