Veterinarian Critical Care, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal healthcare provider in Calgary, Alberta is looking for a Veterinarian specializing in Critical Care. The role involves managing critical in-patients, supporting the emergency department, and teaching interns. Successful candidates will have a DVM degree, be board-certified or residency trained in Critical Care, and possess strong leadership and customer service skills. Interest in continued learning and career development is essential. Generous compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous Compensation and Sign-on Bonuses

Continuing education benefits

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling

Wellness days and vacation time

Professional liability insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude.
• Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills are essential.
• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with clients.
• Strong organizational skills to stay focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical in-patients and ER triages.
• Support and mentor the emergency department.
• Teach and mentor interns and support staff.
• Advancement of the Critical Care department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Critical care skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Board-certified or residency trained in Critical Care

License in Alberta or eligibility

Job description

Veterinarian, Critical Care

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type: Contract Full Time

VCA Canada Care Centre Animal Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is welcoming another Residency trained or Board-certified Criticalist ( contract , full-time) to join other Criticalists on our specialty health care team to take over for a maternity leave.

Our Critical Care Department is a 7‑day a week service, run full time by our Criticalists. Our Critical Care Department is a busy and growing service that works closely with both the ER and specialty services. The candidate’s responsibilities will include further advancement of the Critical Care department, primary management of critical in‑patients and ER triages, support and mentorship of the Emergency department, and teaching and mentoring the interns and support staff.

About Us

C.A.R.E. is a 24‑hour emergency and referral specialty hospital, which operates out of a 26,000 square foot facility in Calgary. The hospital has recently undergone a complete update and expansion to facilitate the ever‑growing caseload and expanding specialty services, including the design of a new, state‑of‑the‑art ICU with updated equipment for the Critical Care Service. The specialties include: Critical Care (4.5), Oncology (1), Neurology (1), Dermatology (1), Dentistry (1), Internal Medicine (2), Ophthalmology (1), Surgery (3), Radiology (1), and Anesthesia (1).

Our hospital offers a challenging; quick‑paced, high‑adrenaline work environment where team work and high quality care is at the heart of what we do. We espouse the values of a collegial and team based approach to medicine, excellent client service, continuing education, and work life balance. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.

Opportunities for professional development abound, including teaching of interns and UCVM students, formal mentorship of interns. A full complement of on‑site diagnostics includes digital radiography, ultrasound, in house lab, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.

As our ideal Candidate, you have:

• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada
• Candidates must be board-certified (AVCECC or ECVECC) or residency trained (and eligible to sit for board examination) in Critical Care.
• License in Alberta or eligibility to be licensed with the ABVMA.
• Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude to enable our teams to flourish
• Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills
• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients
• Strong organizational skills which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure
• The drive and ability to help train and mentor interns and technicians

What VCA Canada Offers

• Compensation is important which is why we have tailored programs just for you
• Generous Compensation and Sign‑on Bonuses
• Comprehensive Educational Resources in our e‑University
• Continuing education benefits
• Relocation assistance; Immigration support
• Membership, dues, and conference fees
• Referral Bonus Rewards

Wellness

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work life balance
• VCA Academy’s Recent Graduate or those new to Primary Care, 90‑Day Personalized Structured Mentorship Program – Plus Ongoing Support!
• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (tele‑medicine) offering quick access to quality care
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives

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