VCA Canada Care Centre Animal Hospital in Calgary, Alberta, Canada is welcoming another Residency trained or Board-certified Criticalist (contract, full-time) to join other Criticalists on our specialty health care team to take over for a maternity leave.
Our Critical Care Department is a 7-day a week service, run full time by our Criticalists. Due to our engaging caseload, we are very excited to add another Criticalist into the practice! Our Critical Care Department is a busy and growing service that works closely with both the ER and specialty services. We also recently added in a Specialty Critical Care Internship into the program (in addition to the already thriving rotating internship program). The candidate’s responsibilities will include further advancement of the Critical Care department, primary management of critical in-patients and ER triages, support and mentorship of the Emergency department, and teaching and mentoring the interns and support staff.
C.A.R.E. is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital, which operates out of a 26,000 square foot facility in Calgary. The hospital has recently undergone a complete update and expansion to facilitate the ever-growing caseload and expanding specialty services, including the design of a new, state-of-the-art ICU with updated equipment for the Critical Care Service. The specialties include: Critical Care (4.5), Oncology (1), Neurology (1), Dermatology (1), Dentistry (1), Internal Medicine (2), Ophthalmology (1), Surgery (3), Radiology (1), and Anesthesia (1).
Our hospital offers a challenging; quick-paced, high-adrenaline work environment where team work and high quality care is at the heart of what we do. We espouse the values of a collegial and team based approach to medicine, excellent client service, continuing education, and work life balance. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
Opportunities for professional development abound, including teaching of interns and UCVM students, formal mentorship of interns. A full complement of on-site diagnostics includes digital radiography, ultrasound, in house lab, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.
A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada
Candidates must be board-certified (AVCECC or ECVECC) or residency trained (and eligible to sit for board examination) in Critical Care.
License in Alberta or eligibility to be licensed with the ABVMA.
Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude to enable our teams to flourish
Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills
Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients
Strong organizational skills which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure
The drive and ability to help train and mentor interns and technicians
Compensation is important which is why we have tailored programs just for you
Generous Compensation and Sign-on Bonuses
Comprehensive Educational Resources in our e-University
Continuing education benefits
Relocation assistance; Immigration support
Membership, dues, and conference fees
Referral Bonus Rewards
Wellness: We care about your well-being and invest in resources that foster a Wellness and Appreciation culture.
Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work life balance
VCA Academy’s Recent Graduate or those new to Primary Care, 90-Day Personalized Structured Mentorship Program – Plus Ongoing Support!
Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
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 initiatives
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VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 Associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of caring for life’s greatest companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities.