Veterinarian, Surgeon

Location: Edmonton, AB

We are looking to expand our specialty team with the addition of a Small Animal Board Certified Surgeon!

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support

• Medical Library Access: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time

• Employee assistance programs

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

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

Apply now to have a conversation and explore how you can grow with us!

About us:

Our hospital has well established surgery, internal medicine, critical care departments, and a busy 24-hour emergency department. Having a specialty presence in Edmonton since 2007, we have built a strong relationship with our large referral community, serving Northern Alberta, Northern BC, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

What sets us apart from other clinics is our hospital culture. Our specialists are highly collaborative, working as a strong team to provide exceptional patient care. The current specialty team includes members who have been together for at least 10 years, and continues to grow, building a strong foundation of trust and support. Our Registered Veterinary Technologists work alongside our specialists, are highly skilled, utilized to their fullest potential, 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 including 24-hour staffing, newly updated CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, and arthroscopy. We are excited to be expanding this year to include 10,000 square feet of additional facilities including installation of an MRI, a dedicated ICU, and extra exam and procedure rooms. We also have an onsite digital cytology analyzer, resulting in very quick turnaround times for clinical pathology reports.

Why Edmonton?

• 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.

• Edmonton was named one of Forbes Top 23 places to visit in 2023!

• 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 Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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