Job Description

Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Calgary, AB

Department: Emergency

Full-time fixed-term

Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre (CARE) is welcoming a full-time Summer Contract Emergency Veterinarian to add to our growing team. This could turn into a full-time permanent position come fall, pending the applicant.

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 on-site 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 regardless of tenure.

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 the 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

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Opportunities to continue your career path: medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

• Relocation assistance; 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

• Paid sick days

• Paid vacation time

• 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

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know

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