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VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinarian, Emergency, Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre in Calgary, Alberta
Veterinary DVM
Department: Emergency
Location: Calgary, AB
Contact: Dr. Alexandra Soengkono, Emergency Veterinarian Co-Team Lead: alexandra.soengkono@vca.com
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Sustainable shifts
Amazing career
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Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre is welcoming for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. This position provides an opportunity to work with board-certified specialists and the ability to partake in cutting-edge veterinary medicine. Western is expanding the emergency service to meet the needs of the local veterinary community. Our goal is to provide a long-term career as an emergency veterinarian, with a sustainable shift-rotation schedule and stimulating yet manageable caseload.
Western strives to provide our team with a respectful, educational, productive, fun and collaborative work environment where the primary goal is to provide world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services. The specialist and emergency services are highly integrated, with our team of specialists providing on-call support for emergency procedures and complicated cases. Candidates should have previous emergency experience and completion of an internship program is an asset (but not a requirement). We pride ourselves in exceptional client service and communication skills. Our 24-hour emergency department is led by three Criticalists and two Critical Care Residents. We have a strong team of experienced emergency veterinarians. Come be a part of Calgary’s team of veterinary specialty professionals.
A valid DVM license from an accredited university
Genuine passion for emergency medicine
Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community
A passion for coaching and mentoring
Schedule: The emergency team works a rotational schedule including overnights and weekends. This allows for even distribution of the workload and an overall improved hospital experience. Our specialists also participate in providing after-hours support to our emergency team.
What VCA Canada Offers
Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!
Generous Compensation and Sign-on Bonuses; $142,000 + with experience
ER DVM bonus program - $10,000 annually
Eligible for RRSP matching program
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.
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
About us
Founded in 2001, WVSEC is dedicated to serving the needs of veterinarians and pet owners, offering state-of-the-art specialty and emergency veterinary services at one of the largest, most comprehensive facilities of its kind in Canada. Our team includes specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, along with 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional care to our patients, and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community. The hospital is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, linear accelerator, mechanical ventilator, and a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory. Our referral base is large, with over 75 referring hospitals in our 1.2 million person trade area.
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