JOB DESCRIPTION
Veterinarian, Internal Medicine Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB
Employment Type: Part-time or Locum
Western Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Center is currently welcoming an Internal Medicine Specialist to join our team, in a part-time or locum capacity. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!
A valid veterinarian license allowing practice in Canada
Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents, and the community
A passion for coaching and mentoring students along their DVM journey
The candidate would be joining our Specialty team and supporting our existing clients and referring veterinarians. The successful candidate will be working alongside two existing Internal Medicine Specialists.
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
Apply now to have a conversation and explore how you can grow with us!
About us:
We are a busy specialty and emergency hospital with multiple collaborative specialty services, including imaging, cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, critical care, oncology (radiation oncology and medical oncology), dermatology, and a strong anesthesia department. We are looking to expand our already existing services for exotic animals. Our hospital is equipped with a CT scan, rigid and flexible endoscopic equipment, surgical suites, an in-house laboratory, digital radiographs, ultrasound, and oxygen cages.
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.