Veterinarian Cardiologist, Calgary Animal Referral and Emergency Centre

Veterinarian, Cardiologist

Calgary, Alberta Canada

Schedule: TBD with qualifying candidate

General Manager: Stacey Parker

Calgary Animal Referral & Emergency Centre is welcoming a Board-certified Cardiologist (permanent, full-time) to join our specialty health care team. Our Cardiology department is a growing service that works closely with both the ER and specialty services. The specialty team currently includes a board-certified Radiologist, Neurologist, Oncologist, Dermatologist, Ophthalmologist, Surgeons, Internal Medicine and a board-certified Criticalist.

After-hours and weekend care is provided through the on-site emergency clinic and critical care service. We have a full complement of on-site diagnostic imaging equipment including a Canon digital radiography suite, Philips Affiniti 70 ultrasound unit, OEC 9800 Plus fluoroscopy unit, Toshiba Aquilion 16 Slice CT, and Symphony 1.5T MRI suite.

Our ideal candidate:

• A valid DVM degree or equivalent, enabling practice in Canada
• Board-certified (Cardiology) or eligible
• Experience with varied cases, a cross-section of clients, and all levels of staff
• Licensed in Alberta or eligible to be licensed
• Demonstrates positive and caring leadership qualities, combined with a team player attitude
• Committed to training and mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals
• Excellent diagnostic and critical thinking skills
• Meticulous with medical records
• Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with clients and the referring community
• Strong organizational skills to stay focused and work under pressure
• Participation in weekend or evening calls may be required from time to time

What VCA Canada Offers:

• Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses
• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program
• Access to a Medical Library with 2000+ journals and 600+ textbooks
• Continuing education benefits
• Career and leadership opportunities
• Relocation assistance and immigration support
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
• Referral bonus rewards

Wellness:

• Flexible scheduling for a healthy work-life balance
• Paid wellness days
• Employee assistance program
• E-tools for meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) for quick access to quality care
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Opportunities to give back through VCA Canada initiatives

About Us: 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 hospital is undergoing a complete update and expansion to facilitate the ever-growing caseload and expanding specialty services, including the design of a new, state-of-the-art ICU. Our hospital offers a challenging, quick-paced work environment with a complex and varied case load where teamwork and high-quality care is at the heart of what we do.

About the city: Calgary is the centre of Canada’s energy industry and is the closest metropolitan centre to the Rocky Mountains. The Calgary region is home to more than 1.3 million people and is a youthful city with a friendly nature and a vast multicultural population. We have activities that appeal to all passions, amazing shopping, trendy cuisine, and a city-wide network of bike trails. We are only a 90-minute drive from Banff National Park, known for world-class skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, and sightseeing.

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VCA Canada 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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