Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary hospital network with 24/7 care
The CARE Centre is welcoming a Board-Certified Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist to join our highly engaged and collaborative team of veterinary specialists.
As a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialist, you will thrive in our fast-paced environment, managing a diverse and complex caseload while providing exceptional patient care. Our Internal Medicine service has a high case volume and is fully equipped to support gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory endoscopic procedures. The role also includes clinical and didactic teaching, with opportunities to supervise and mentor interns and final-year veterinary students from the University of Calgary.
Our multidisciplinary specialty team includes specialists in radiology, neurology, oncology, dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, surgery, critical care, and more. Our facility is equipped with advanced imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, with after-hours and weekend care supported by our on-site emergency and critical care teams.
We value collaboration, excellent client service, continuing education, and work-life balance, and are committed to providing the highest level of emergency and referral care.
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Completed an Internal Medicine Residency and is or will be Board-certified.
Commitment to collaborative, team-based medicine.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with colleagues, pet parents, and the veterinary community.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with opportunities to support veterinarians in our mentorship program and supervise externship students.
Passion for teaching, coaching, and guiding the next generation of veterinary professionals.
Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
Annual CE Allowance.
Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
Various career development pathways.
Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app
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.
Calgary is a vibrant, youthful, and multicultural city of more than 1.3 million people, known for its friendly community, thriving energy industry, and world-renowned Calgary Stampede. With endless options for dining, shopping, arts, and professional sports, there is something for everyone.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love Calgary’s extensive bike trails and close proximity to the Rocky Mountains, with Banff National Park just a 90-minute drive away for world-class skiing, hiking, climbing, and sightseeing.
Come work, live, and play in Calgary!
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Veterinary hospital network with 24/7 care
VCA Animal Hospitals operates a network of veterinary hospitals that provide medical care for pets, including 24/7 emergency services, specialty practices, and personalized wellness plans. Care is delivered through in-person visits at network hospitals supported by digital tools like the myVCA app, which offers 24/7 live chat and health tracking. It differentiates itself by unifying a large hospital network through acquisitions while preserving each hospital’s local character and offering a common digital platform for cross-location care. Its goal is to offer dependable, high-quality veterinary care across communities by combining broad hospital coverage with digital tools and wellness programs.
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