VeterinarianLocation: Calgary, AlbertaEmployment Type: Part Time and Full Time opportunitiesExperience Level: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a hospital setting performing advanced veterinary proceduresShifts: Must be able to work evenings and weekend shiftsJoin a collaborative hospital focused on providing high-quality veterinary care!
Shawnessy South Animal Hospital is welcoming a fully licensed Veterinarian to our team. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. We are committed to your ongoing professional development, offering in-house resources, and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise. Our hospitals provide a friendly, team-oriented environment where career growth and clinical excellence are supported.
Key Responsibilities- Hold a valid Veterinarian license permitting practice in Canada
- Maintain a full schedule of appointments per shift, allowing flexibility to address walk-ins
- Confident performing advanced surgical procedures
- Provide preventative care including; vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, laboratory screening and wellness planning
- Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment
- Support senior pets by monitoring health, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care to maintain quality of life
- Build trusted relationships with pet owners through clear communication and compassionate care
- Maintain accurate medical records and follow best practices in patient care and hospital protocols
- Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care
Qualifications- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada (full license)
- Confident working on your own and performing elective surgeries and other common procedures
- Provide veterinary dental care for dogs and cats, including comprehensive oral examinations, professional dental cleanings with scaling and polishing
- Comfortable performing dental radiographs and, for experienced clinicians, extractions or other advanced dental procedures
- A commitment to providing heart-centered care and high-quality veterinary medicine
What VCA Canada Offers- VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more!
- Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier!
- Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
- Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
- Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
- Immigration support
- Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
- Referral bonus rewards
- Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
- Paid wellness days
- 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
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