Veterinarian, Calgary North Animal Hospital

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

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Match 5%

Mentorship program (VCA Academy)

Continuing education benefits

Medical library access

Paid wellness days

Professional liability insurance

Job summary

Calgary North Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Service is seeking a Veterinarian (DVM) to join our full-time GP/Emergency team in Calgary, AB. The role involves collaborating with pet owners and a dedicated support team to deliver the best care, with opportunities across both general practice and 24-hour emergency care.

You will operate various medical equipment, perform exams, immunizations, and surgeries as part of a highly engaged veterinary team. ambitie.

Qualifications

• A valid DVM from an accredited university.
• Ability to work on multiple cases for small companion animals (canine, feline, pocket pets).
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with colleagues, pet parents, and community.
• Interest in coaching and mentoring student veterinary professionals (seasonal).

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple cases throughout the shift for small companion animals; canine and feline mostly, and pocket pets.
• Promote team-based medicine practices across the hospital.
• Collaborate with pet parents and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Team-based medicine

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring students

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: GP/Emergency

Calgary North Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Service is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team of highly engaged and professional veterinary professionals. In this role, you understand the importance of collaborating with the pet owner and the support team to provide the best care possible to your patient. You are confident in operating various medical equipment and performing medical procedures, including physical examinations, immunizations, and various surgeries.

Key responsibilities

• A valid DVM from an accredited university, allowing for a full license in Alberta
• Ability to work on multiple cases throughout the shift for small companion animals; canine and feline mostly, and pocket pets.
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community
• A passion for coaching and mentoring student veterinary professionals along the way (seasonal)

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program
• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support
• 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

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.

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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.