Veterinarian, Calgary North Animal Hospital

Job summary

Manage a caseload encompassing general practice, urgent care, and emergency veterinary services. Collaborate with pet owners and the support team to deliver high-quality medical care and perform various surgical procedures.

Job details

Veterinarian, DVM Location: Calgary, AB Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: $120,000 Benefits: Eligible Schedule: Please reach out to discuss our schedule Calgary North Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Service is currently recruiting for a Veterinarian to join our team of highly engaged and professional veterinary professionals. In this role, you will manage caseload that includes; General Practice, Urgent Care and Emergency cases. 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; physical examinations, immunization 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 and appointments 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) What We Can Offer You 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 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. #CVMA #ABVMA #vetjobs #emergencyvetmed 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. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. 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.

What you’ll do

Manage a caseload encompassing general practice, urgent care, and emergency veterinary services. Collaborate with pet owners and the support team to deliver high-quality medical care and perform various surgical procedures.

Requirements

Must hold a valid DVM from an accredited university and be eligible for a full license in Alberta. Requires exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to team-based medicine and student mentorship.

Benefits

• RRSP employer group match program
• Student loan program
• Mentorship program
• Medical library access
• Continuing education benefits
• Licensing and membership dues coverage
• Conference fees coverage
• Referral bonus
• Paid wellness days
• Paid sick days
• Paid vacation time
• Employee assistance programs
• Virtual health care
• Professional liability insurance

Listed skills

• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Dedicated · Preferred
• future · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Veterinary medicine
• Emergency care
• General practice
• Surgery
• Physical examinations
• Immunization
• Team-based medicine
• Mentoring
• Client communication
• Canine care
• Feline care
• Pocket pet care
• Urgent care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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