Veterinarian, ER, Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian. The role involves providing urgent care, collaborating with specialists, and mentoring junior staff in a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates should have significant experience in emergency veterinary care and be eligible for licensing in Alberta, offering a chance to make a difference in pets and families' lives.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Comprehensive educational resources

Flexible scheduling for work-life balance

Paid wellness days

Qualifications

• Internship trained or 3 years of direct working experience in an emergency veterinary hospital.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Capable of multi-case management per shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care in a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with specialists and mentor junior staff.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Multi-case management

Education

Internship trained or 3 years experience

Eligible for Alberta licensing

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Veterinarian, DVM

Department: ER

Location: Edmonton, AB

Guardian Veterinary Hospital is welcoming full-time Emergency Veterinarians to join our team. We are located in Edmonton, AB. A specialty and emergency animal hospital, providing urgent care in a state-of-the-art, 25,000 square foot facility. Offering referral-based, board-certified specialty pet care in the disciplines of Internal Medicine and Surgery with access to cutting‑edge diagnostic tools.

Our staff enjoy flexible work schedules in a fulfilling work and supportive environment. We are looking for passionate team‑oriented veterinarians who look forward to varied and unique caseloads.

The emergency service works closely with our all‑hours support network of specialists and highly trained support staff. You will be supported with all the technology that you would expect from a large referral and emergency centre.

About Our Ideal Candidate

• Internship trained or 3 years of direct working experience in an emergency veterinary hospital.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Eligible to be licensed in the province of Alberta.
• Capable of multi‑case management per shift.
• Will understand and be open to providing care and treatment when not expecting a new patient.
• Will collaborate and mentor junior staff through hands‑on learning and during team meetings in a constructive and caring manner.
• Will collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority.

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.
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Medical Library: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• 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, including 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 (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care.
• Professional liability insurance coverage.
• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives.

About Our Amazing Hospital

We have made a commitment to support a positive work‑life balance. This is true! Schedules allow for a very good balance.

VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre doctors and support staff are dedicated to our core values of Respect, Compassion, and a Progressive environment.

With an established case load, VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre continues to have excellent growth opportunities.

We are a leader in emergency and specialty healthcare and foster a culture of compassion in a collaborative environment that leads to delivering exceptional care to patients, service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and our community.

Why Edmonton? What sets us apart?

National Geographic included Edmonton in its list of best summer trips, the ONLY Canadian city, in 2015, and Edmonton was recently listed as Forbes' top cities to visit in 2023.

Edmonton offers the largest area of urban parkland with over 7,300 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, and Ice on Whyte Festival.

We are a short drive away from the most majestic mountains in Canada, Jasper and Banff National Parks, which boast world‑class vistas with ample hiking, camping, and skiing.

With our new stadium, we have quickly become a top destination for many of the most sought‑after musical acts.

Such an affordable city to settle down, work and travel.