Veterinarian, DVM

Department: Emergency

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Edmonton, AB

Guardian Veterinary Hospital is welcoming a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. We are a leading emergency and specialty referral hospital, delivering advanced care in a state-of-the-art 25,000-square-foot facility. Our hospital offers referral-based, board-certified specialty services in Internal Medicine and Surgery, supported by cutting-edge diagnostic technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple emergency and hospitalized cases per shift

• Treat in-house patients during quieter periods between emergency cases

• Support and mentor junior staff through practical, hands-on guidance and collaborative team discussions.

• Collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority

• Offer exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients

• Complete medical records efficiently and accurately

Qualifications:

• Internship trained preferred OR 2 years of direct working experience in an emergency or urgent care.

• Strong diagnostic, surgical and emergency care skills

• Strong organizational skills which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure

• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills

• Eligible to be licensed in the province of Alberta

• Capable of multi-case management per shift

• Willing to actively manage and treat in-house patients during quieter periods between emergency cases

• Will collaborate and mentor junior staff through hands-on learning and during team meetings in a constructive and caring manner

• Will collaborate with specialists to ensure patient care is the top priority

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program

• 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, including medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

• Immigration support

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness:  

• 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 (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Our Hospital

• We are committed to supporting work-life balance, with schedules designed to promote long-term sustainability and personal well-being.

• VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre doctors and support staff are dedicated to our core values of respect and compassion

• With an established case load, VCA Canada Guardian Veterinary Centre continues to have excellent growth opportunities.

• We are a leader in emergency and specialty healthcare and foster a culture of compassion in a collaborative environment that leads to delivering exceptional care to patients, service to our clients, referring veterinarians, and our community.

Why Edmonton

• National Geographic included Edmonton in its list of best summer trips, the ONLY Canadian city, in 2015, and Edmonton was recently listed as Forbes' top cities to visit in 2023.

• Edmonton offers the largest area of urban parkland with over 7300 hectares that expands both sides of our beautiful North Saskatchewan River to take full advantage of our great outdoors.

• Edmonton hosts several festivals each year, including our world-renowned Folk Fest, Fringe Festival, Symphony under the Sky, and Ice on Whyte Festival.

• We are a short drive away from the most majestic mountains in Canada, Jasper and Banff National Parks, which boast world-class vistas with ample hiking, camping, and skiing

• With our new stadium, we have quickly become a top destination for many of the most sought-after musical acts.

• Such an affordable city to settle down, work and travel.

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