Veterinarian

Brunel; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) to join a small animal hospital in Fort McMurray, AB. The role emphasizes clinical work with surgical and dental procedures in a GP setting, with a team including RVTs and veterinary staff.

A full-time schedule operates over four days, 40 hours weekly, and relocation assistance is available if needed. The hospital provides an in-house laboratory, dedicated surgery and dental suites, and modern GP facilities to deliver comprehensive patient care and client

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM.
• NEB certification.
• ABVMA license.
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures.
• Excellent communication and client education skills.
• French/English bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care while contributing positively to the team environment.
• Provide wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, and a variety of surgical procedures.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Work as a sole veterinarian in the clinic, managing your own caseload independently.
• Perform soft tissue surgery including routine procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Conduct dental procedures, including scaling, polishing, and extractions.
• Manage and stabilize urgent and emergency cases as they arise.
• Contribute to treatment planning, medical decision-making, and continuity of care.
• Offer rehabilitation services and support general patient recovery plans.

Skills

Wellness exams

Surgical procedures

Dental procedures

Client education

Team collaboration

Emergency case support

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

NEB Certification

ABVMA License

Tools

In-house laboratory equipment

Surgical suite

Dental suite

Job description

We are seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) to join our clients team located in Fort McMurray, AB. This role operates in a small animal hospital and will focus on clinical work. This is a great opportunity for a DVM looking to develop their skills in surgical and dental procedures. The successful candidate will combine medical knowledge, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver excellent patient care and client service. The successful candidate will work with a team consisting of the Practice Manager, Assistant Practice Manager, six RVT’s, one Senior RVT, five Veterinary Assistants, and two DVM’s. This is a full-time permanent opportunity available immediately. Full-time requires 40 hours per week, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. No weekend work is required. Additionally, relocation assistance is provided if deemed necessary.

The hospital itself is fully equipped for GP medicine, including an in-house laboratory, dedicated surgery suite, dental suite, and theequipment you would expect in a modern, well-established GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in delivering excellent patient care while contributing positively to the team environment.
• Provide wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, and a variety of surgical procedures.
• Perform in-house diagnostics and support emergency cases.
• Work as a sole veterinarian in the clinic, managing your own caseload independently.
• Perform soft tissue surgery including routine procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Conduct dental procedures, including scaling, polishing, and extractions.
• Manage and stabilize urgent and emergency cases as they arise.
• Contribute to treatment planning, medical decision-making, and continuity of care.
• Offer rehabilitation services and support general patient recovery plans.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a DVM (must have).
• Posses a Certificate of Qualification issued by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association National Exam Board (NEB).
• Must hold a license with the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA).
• Comfortable with routine surgeries and basic dental procedures (must have).
• Strong medical judgment, case management skills, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage appointments, surgeries, and medical cases without on-site mentorship.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on client education and patient care.
• French/English bilingualism is considered an asset.

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