Veterinarian, Internal Medicine, Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency

Job summary

Manage a diverse and complex caseload of internal medicine patients while performing specialized endoscopic procedures. Provide clinical and didactic teaching and mentorship to interns and veterinary students.

Job details

Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Location: Calgary The CARE Centre is welcoming a Board-Certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist to join our highly engaged and collaborative team of veterinary specialists. As a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist, you will thrive in our fast-paced environment, managing a diverse and complex caseload while providing exceptional patient care. Our Internal Medicine service has a high case volume and is fully equipped to support gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory endoscopic procedures. The role also includes clinical and didactic teaching, with opportunities to supervise and mentor interns and final-year veterinary students from the University of Calgary. Our multidisciplinary specialty team includes specialists in radiology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, surgery, critical care, and more. Our facility is equipped with advanced imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, with after-hours and weekend care supported by our on-site emergency and critical care teams. We value collaboration, excellent client service, continuing education, and work-life balance, and are committed to providing the highest level of emergency and referral care. Key Qualifications & Responsibilities: Completed an Internal Medicine Residency and is or will be Board-certified. Commitment to collaborative, team-based medicine. Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with colleagues, pet parents, and the veterinary community. Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with opportunities to support veterinarians in our mentorship program and supervise externship students. Passion for teaching, coaching, and guiding the next generation of veterinary professionals. What We Can Offer You Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role. RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future. Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days. Annual CE Allowance. Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options. Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance. Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness. Various career development pathways. Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app 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. Why Calgary Calgary is a vibrant, youthful, and multicultural city of more than 1.3 million people, known for its friendly community, thriving energy industry, and world-renowned Calgary Stampede. With endless options for dining, shopping, arts, and professional sports, there is something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Calgary’s extensive bike trails and close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, with Banff National Park just a 90-minute drive away for world-class skiing, hiking, climbing, and sightseeing. Come work, live, and play in Calgary! If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

What you’ll do

Manage a diverse and complex caseload of internal medicine patients while performing specialized endoscopic procedures. Provide clinical and didactic teaching and mentorship to interns and veterinary students.

Requirements

Must have completed an Internal Medicine Residency and be board-certified or eligible for certification. Requires strong communication skills and a commitment to collaborative, team-based veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) • Paid time off for continuing education • Vacation • Sick days • Personal wellness days • Annual CE Allowance • Paid annual certification memberships • Uniform allowance • Virtual health care (telemedicine) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Digital wellness tools • Career development pathways • Personal pet care discounts • Lifestyle perks • Wellness app access

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Internal Medicine
• Endoscopy
• Gastrointestinal Procedures
• Genitourinary Procedures
• Respiratory Procedures
• Clinical Teaching
• Didactic Teaching
• Mentoring
• Patient Care
• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaborative Medicine
• Case Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education