Guardian Veterinary Centre is a companion animal specialty and emergency centre located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We have had a specialty presence in Edmonton since 2007 and have build a solid reputation within the referral community.
What VCA Canada Offers
Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university
VCA Academy Six-Month Mentorship Program for new/recent graduates or those new to primary care
Access to our Medical Library; anytime, anywhere!
Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!
Opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles
Relocation assistance; Immigration guidance & support
Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
Referral bonus rewards
Wellness support
and much more!
Wellness:
We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:
Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
Paid wellness days
Paid sick days
Paid vacation time
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
Conferences; specialty and in house opportunities to connect with your VCA Canada peers to attend CE, listen to top speakers and enjoy good food!
Why Edmonton?
Affordable living!! Allowing you to spend more hard earned dollars on travel!
Forbes just listed Edmonton as "a place you should visit"!
Edmonton offers the largest area of urban parkland in Canada 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, Ice on Whyte Festival.
We are a short drive away from the majestic Rocky Mountains, home to Jasper and Banff National Parks which boast world-class vistas with ample hiking, camping, rafting and world class skiing
With our new stadium, Rogers Place, we have quickly become a top destination for many of the most sought after entertainment acts and is home to our NHL team the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton is the capital of Alberta, and our city is growing rapidly, with a current metro population of over 1.3 million. The University of Alberta is home to over 40,000 students and boasts the most 3M National Teaching Fellows in Canada.
Our specialists are supported by our registered Veterinary Technologists (RVT) who are highly skilled, utilized to their fullest potential (mobilized), and always eager to learn. We have an energetic and experienced emergency team that works closely with our specialists. Finally, our doctors are deeply respected by the referring community, which speaks volumes regarding how truly caring and engaged our team is.
Our facility is a well-equipped, state of the art, 20,000 square foot hospital, newly updated CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and a critical care ventilator. We are excited to be expanding this year to include 8000 square feet of additional facilities including installation of an MRI a dedicated ICU, and extra exam and procedure. We also have an onsite digital cytology analyzer, resulting in very quick turnaround times for clinical pathology reports. New reno's starting soon - 2024 completion.
Please contact us and allow us to give you a hospital tour! careers.canada@vca.com
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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.