Veterinarian, Medical Director, District Animal Hospital, Relocation Allowance and Signing Bonus

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

Job summary

VCA Canada is seeking a Medical Director for their new GP and urgent care hospital in North Calgary. The role involves providing medical leadership, managing a veterinary team, and ensuring high-quality care. The position offers generous compensation, professional development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

RRSP 5% Employer Group Match

Access to extensive medical library resources

Career advancement opportunities

Relocation and immigration support

Coverage for licensing, dues, and conferences

Wellness resources including flexible scheduling

Professional liability insurance

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to recruit and lead a high-performance team.
• Conduct performance reviews and lead coaching sessions with veterinarians.
• Educate clients about wellness plans and preventive care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Veterinarian License

Job description

District Animal Hospital & Urgent Care is currently welcoming a Medical Director to join our team. This is an exciting time to mentor DVMs and team members at a brand new hospital and be a part of an amazing team!

As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

The MD’s primary role is to provide medical leadership, management, and vision to ensure the highest quality of veterinary care and client education. The MD ensures that the veterinary medical teams are highly productive, efficient, and follow safe hospital protocols. The leadership team is responsible for veterinary team engagement and sound financial performance. The Medical Director will also maintain a regular clinical rotation.

Requirements:

• A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to recruit and lead a high-performance team of veterinarians and technologists/technicians, using effective leadership, coaching, and performance management practices.
• Conduct performance reviews and lead coaching sessions with veterinarians.
• Educate clients about wellness plans, preventive care, and pet health needs.
• Promote safety and maintain clinic cleanliness and organization.
• Develop and enforce operational policies and procedures.
• Support clinical programs and initiatives, and participate in continuing education.
• Assist in developing and implementing VCA Academy programs.
• Manage team performance and disciplinary issues.
• Maintain relationships with vendor partners.
• Monitor doctor productivity benchmarks.
• Experience in soft tissue surgery, preventive care, and nutritional advice.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a passion for animals.

What VCA Canada Offers:

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match
• Access to extensive medical library resources
• Career advancement opportunities
• Relocation and immigration support
• Coverage for licensing, dues, and conferences
• Wellness resources including flexible scheduling, wellness days, paid vacation, employee assistance, and telemedicine
• Professional liability insurance
• Community engagement opportunities

About the Hospital:

Our new GP and urgent care hospital in North Calgary serves both scheduled and emergency patients. Facilities include surgical and radiology services, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental services, and an on-site pharmacy.