Veterinarian, Harvest Hills Animal Hospital

VCA Canada Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

Paid CE

Vacation and sick days

Annual CE Allowance

Uniform allowance

Mental health support tools

Wellness app access

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Harvest Hills Animal Hospital in Calgary, AB seeks a Veterinarian (DVM) to join our team. You will build relationships with clients and collaborate with our support team to deliver outstanding care for the community.

We offer mentorship, professional development, and a varied caseload with opportunities in dentistry, surgery, imaging, and senior/geriatric care. Competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness resources are provided.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and eligibility for licensure in Canada.
• Ability to work independently and perform elective surgeries.
• Commitment to heart-centred, high-quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• See a varied caseload of small animal patients.
• Provide preventive/wellness, dentistry, surgery, and imaging.
• Support senior/geriatric care and Fear Free handling.

Skills

Surgery

Dental care

Radiography

Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Veterinarian, DVM Location: Calgary, AB

Harvest Hills Animal Hospital is welcoming a Veterinarian, DVM, to join the team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible for our local community.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada (full license)
• Confident working on your own and performing elective surgeries and other common procedures
• Provide veterinary dental care for dogs and cats, including performing dental radiographs, extractions or other advanced dental procedures
• A commitment to providing heart-centred care and high-quality veterinary care and medicine

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a supportive team while building your clinical skills and developing your own areas of interest. We encourage our veterinarians to ask questions, share ideas, teach others, and continue learning. Our experienced team is happy to provide mentorship and support, and we encourage professional development and continuing education. You will see a varied caseload of small animal patients and have opportunities to develop your skills in areas such as:

• Preventive and wellness care
• Dentistry
• Surgery
• Diagnostic imaging
• Senior and geriatric care
• Behaviour and Fear Free handling

What We Can Offer You

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

Why Join Us?

Teamwork and collaboration – We believe the best patient care happens when everyone works together.

Learning and teaching – We love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian, there is always something new to learn.

Mentorship and support – We want our veterinarians to feel comfortable asking questions, discussing cases, and seeking another perspective when needed.

A positive workplace culture – We believe work should be enjoyable! We make time for team activities, celebrate our successes, recognize each other's contributions, and have a little fun along the way.

Continuous improvement – We are always looking for better ways to provide exceptional patient care and improve the client and team experience.

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. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.

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.