Veterinarian, Surgeon, Western Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Centre

Veterinarian, Surgeon Location: Calgary, AB Western Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Centre in Calgary is welcoming a full-time, Board Certified Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated pet health care team. Come work and play in one of the most livable cities in the world! Our surgical case load is varied, exciting and unique, guaranteed to keep you on your toes. Our team includes specialists in Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Radiology, along with rehabilitation services and 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital culture fosters teamwork and camaraderie that naturally leads to delivering exceptional service to our clients, referring veterinarians and our community. We pride ourselves in providing state of the art veterinary care in a hospital well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT scanner, positive-pressure ventilation, linear accelerator and a complete on-site diagnostic laboratory and monitoring equipment. We also have a C-arm, Arthrex arthroscopy/laparoscopy unit, Synthes locking plate system for TPLO’s, battery-operated driver and Bio-Medtrix total hip replacement system.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

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.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.