Veterinarian, DVM
Location: Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-time to cover maternity leave; possibility of long-term employment

Join a collaborative hospital focused on providing high-quality veterinary care! Calgary Trail Animal Hospital is welcoming a fully licensed Veterinarian to our team. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. We are committed to your ongoing professional development, offering in-house resources, and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise. Our hospitals provide a friendly, team-oriented environment where career growth and clinical excellence are supported.

Key Responsibilities

Hold a valid Veterinarian license permitting practice in Canada

Maintain a full schedule of appointments per shift, allowing flexibility to address walk‑ins

Confident performing advanced surgical procedures

Provide preventative care including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, laboratory screening and wellness planning

Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow‑up treatment

Support senior pets by monitoring health, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care to maintain quality of life

Build trusted relationships with pet owners through clear communication and compassionate care

Maintain accurate medical records and follow best practices in patient care and hospital protocols

Collaborate within a team‑based veterinary medicine workplace, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care





Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM)

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada (full license)

Confident working on your own and performing elective surgeries and other common procedures

Provide veterinary dental care for dogs and cats, including comprehensive oral examinations, professional dental cleanings with scaling and polishing

Comfortable performing dental radiographs and, for experienced clinicians, extractions or other advanced dental procedures

A commitment to providing heart‑centered care and high‑quality veterinary medicine

What VCA Canada Offers

VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

Generous compensation and sign‑on bonuses

RRSP Employer 5 % Match 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; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

Immigration support

Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

Referral bonus rewards

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 (tele‑medicine) offering quick access to quality care

Professional liability insurance coverage

Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

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📌 Veterinarian, Calgary Trail Animal Hospital (Alberta)
🏢 VCA Animal Hospitals
📍 Alberta