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Veterinarian, ER - Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

American College of Health Care Administrators

Calgary

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading company in veterinary care is looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian in Calgary. The role offers opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and a chance to positively impact pet health through collaborative practices. A commitment to team-based medicine and exceptional client service is essential.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
Paid wellness days
Comprehensive educational resources
RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Qualifications

  • Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures and preventative care.
  • Passion for coaching and mentoring students.
  • Interest in attending conferences and networking.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver emergency medical services and mentorship to interns.
  • Collaborate with specialty services for a diverse case load.
  • Engage in continuing education events and volunteering.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Team-based medicine practices
Coaching and mentoring

Education

Valid veterinarian license

Job description

Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre (CARE) is welcoming a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to add to our growing team.

We promote the values of a collegial and team-based approach to medicine, excellent client service, continuing education, and work-life balance. As a full-service emergency and referral hospital, our emergency service treats an exciting and diverse caseload, inspiring lifelong learning and growth. Our Emergency Veterinarians work closely with the Specialty services to deliver the highest standard of medicine.

There are endless opportunities for professional development, including teaching of interns and UCVM students, formal mentorship of interns, in-house continuing education events, and opportunities to assume other ancillary roles and committee positions. A full complement of onsite diagnostics includes digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, in-house lab, endoscopy, CT, and MRI.

Schedule: All of our Emergency Veterinarians rotate equally through day, evening, and night shifts offering balance for the full team.


As our ideal Candidate, you have:

  • A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
  • Experience in; soft tissue surgical procedures, preventative care, and offering nutritional advice.
  • 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 students along their DVM journey
  • An interest in attending conferences and networking with colleagues
  • A love for all companion animals!!

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of wellness and appreciation you can thrive in!

  • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
  • Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
  • VCA Academy Six-Month Mentorship Program for new/recent graduates or those new to primary care
  • RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
  • Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
  • Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
  • Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
  • Immigration support
  • Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
  • Referral bonus rewards

Wellness:

We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates.

  • Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Paid wellness days
  • Employee assistance program
  • 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 Canada initiatives

Email: careers.canada@vca.com for further information or click Apply Now!

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