Veterinarian, Emergency, Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; CAD 142,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary team dedicated to providing exceptional emergency care. This role offers the chance to work alongside board-certified specialists in a collaborative environment, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a focus on wellness and professional development, you will have access to generous compensation, educational resources, and a supportive culture. If you are passionate about emergency medicine and eager to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Sign-on bonus

RRSP matching

Continuing education benefits

Relocation assistance

Wellness days

Virtual healthcare services

Professional liability insurance

Referral bonus rewards

Qualifications

• Valid DVM license from an accredited university.
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine and team-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with board-certified specialists in emergency veterinary care.
• Provide exceptional client service and support to pet owners.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Interpersonal Skills

Client Service

Team Collaboration

Education

DVM License

Job description

Veterinary DVM

Department: Emergency

Location: Calgary, AB

Contact: Dr. Alexandra Soengkono, Emergency Veterinarian Co-Team Lead: [e-mail]

• Ask about our sign-on bonus!
• Sustainable shifts
• Amazing career
• We support our ER Veterinarians, ask us how.

Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work with board-certified specialists and engage in cutting-edge veterinary medicine. Western is expanding its emergency services to meet the needs of the local veterinary community, aiming to provide a long-term career with a sustainable shift-rotation schedule and a stimulating yet manageable caseload.

We strive to provide a respectful, educational, productive, fun, and collaborative work environment focused on delivering world-class veterinary services and patient care. Our team includes specialists and emergency veterinarians working closely together, with specialists providing on-call support for complex cases. Candidates should have previous emergency experience; completion of an internship is an asset but not required. We value exceptional client service and communication skills. Our 24-hour emergency department is led by three Criticalists and two Critical Care Residents, supported by experienced emergency veterinarians. Join Calgary’s team of veterinary specialists.

• A valid DVM license from an accredited university
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine
• Dedication to team-based practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with colleagues, pet owners, and the community
• A passion for coaching and mentoring

Schedule: The emergency team works a rotational schedule including overnights and weekends to ensure an even workload distribution and an improved hospital experience. Our specialists also provide after-hours support.

What VCA Canada Offers:

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network across Canada, each location offers diverse experiences, a local community feel, and a caring culture. We have the right fit for you!

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses; $142,000+ with experience
• ER DVM bonus program - $10,000 annually
• Eligible for RRSP matching
• Access to comprehensive educational resources via our e-University
• Continuing education benefits
• Relocation assistance and immigration support
• Membership, dues, and conference fee coverage
• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness:

We prioritize your well-being with resources fostering a wellness and appreciation culture, including:

• Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
• Tools for meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual healthcare services (telemedicine)
• Professional liability insurance
• Community engagement opportunities through VCA initiatives

About us:

Founded in 2001, WVSEC offers state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of Canada's largest facilities. Our team includes specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital boasts advanced equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, linear accelerator, ventilator, and on-site labs. We serve over 75 referring hospitals in a 1.2 million population area.

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VCA Canada is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact us if you need assistance.

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