Veterinarian, Calgary North Animal Hospital
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: GP/Emergency
Calgary North Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Service is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team of highly engaged and professional veterinary professionals.
In this role, you understand the importance of collaborating with the pet owner and the support team to provide the best care possible to your patient. You are confident in operating various medical equipment and performing medical procedures, including physical examinations, immunizations, and various surgeries.
Key Responsibilities
- A valid DVM from an accredited university, allowing for a full license in Alberta
- Ability to work on multiple cases throughout the shift for small companion animals; canine and feline mostly, and pocket pets.
- Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
- Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community
- A passion for coaching and mentoring student veterinary professionals along the way (seasonal)
- RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
- VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
- VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support
- Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
- Career and leadership opportunities
- Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
- Referral bonus rewards
- Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time
- Employee assistance programs
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide veterinary care for small companion animals, primarily dogs and cats, as well as pocket pets, while managing multiple cases during a shift. Collaborate with pet owners and the support team, perform examinations, immunizations, and surgeries, and coach or mentor veterinary students when applicable.
Requirements
A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university is required, along with eligibility for full licensure in Alberta. The role also calls for the ability to manage multiple cases, promote team-based medicine, communicate effectively with colleagues, pet owners, and the community, and support student veterinary professionals through coaching and mentoring.
Skills
- Veterinary Medicine
- Physical Examinations
- Immunizations
- Surgery
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Small Animal Care
- Canine Care
- Feline Care
- Pocket Pet Care
- Team-Based Medicine
- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Benefits
- 5% Employer RRSP Match
- Student Loan Program
- Six-Month Mentorship Program
- Medical Library Access
- Continuing Education Benefits
- Career and Leadership Opportunities
- Licensing, Membership Dues, and Conference Fee Coverage
- Referral Bonuses
- Paid Wellness Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Wellness Tools
- Virtual Health Care
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Community Giving Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Education
Keywords
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- DVM
- Alberta Veterinary License
- Veterinary Medicine
- General Practice
- Emergency Veterinary Care
- Small Companion Animals
- Canine
- Feline
- Pocket Pets
- Physical Examinations
- Immunizations
- Surgery
- Medical Equipment
- Team-Based Medicine
- Pet Owner Collaboration
- Veterinary Student Mentorship
- Veterinary Hospital