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Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centreis welcoming another residency-trained or Board-certified Criticalist (permanent, full-time) to join other Criticalists on our specialty health care team.

Our Critical Care Department is a 7-day-a-week service, run full-time by our Criticalists. Due to our engaging caseload, we are very excited to add another Criticalist into the practice! Our Critical Care Department is a busy and growing service that works closely with both the ER and specialty services. The candidate's responsibilities will include further advancement of the Critical Care department, primary management of critical inpatients and ER triages, support and mentorship of the Emergency department, and teaching and mentoring the interns and support staff.

As our ideal Candidate, you have:

• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada

• Candidates must be board-certified (AVCECC or ECVECC) or residency trained (and eligible to sit for board examination) in Critical Care.

• License in Alberta or eligibility to be licensed with the ABVMA.

• Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude to enable our teams to flourish

• Excellent diagnostic and critical care skills

• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients

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

• The drive and ability to help train and mentor interns and technicians

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

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

• VCA AcademyMentorship 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

C.A.R.E. is a 24-hour emergency and referral specialty hospital, which operates out of a 26,000 square foot facility in Calgary. The specialties include: Critical Care , Oncology , Neurology , Dermatology , Dentistry , Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Radiology, and Anesthesia.

Our hospital offers a challenging, quick-paced, high-adrenaline work environment where teamwork and high-quality care are at the heart of what we do. We espouse the values of a collegial and team-based approach to medicine, excellent client service, continuing education, and work-life balance. We are committed to supporting pet owners and the veterinary community by providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.

Opportunities for professional development abound, including teaching of interns and UCVM students, and formal mentorship of interns. A full complement of on-site diagnostics includes digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT, and MRI.

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.Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Canada.

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

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