Associate Veterinarian Veterinarian – Full Time

Foster your passion for medicine as you join a team of exceptional Veterinary Professionals, committed to medical and surgical excellence in a caring and friendly environment. We provide interesting, diverse and stimulating cases and welcome an Associate Veterinarian who is ready to grow with our team. Open to graduating Veterinarians to start their careers here, ensuring a high level of support and ongoing education. At Piper Creek Veterinary Clinic, we offer a $15,000 Signing/Retention Bonus and Comprehensive Compensation Package, with sound Work-Life Balance—no on-calls or late evenings and every Sunday off!

Our Opportunity—Job Summary:

• Examine and triage pets to promptly diagnose their short and long term health issues and recommend best treatment
• Consult directly with clients providing solutions-based care for their pets
• Ability to perform soft tissue surgery – orthopedic surgical expertise will also be highly regarded
• An adept learner willing to explore new possibilities and accept change

Our Culture: At Piper Creek it is our mission to put our clients and patients first—providing them with the best high quality care possible. We take pride in meeting the needs of others and serving our local community. Our practice was voted the #1 Veterinarian in Red Deer and rated Gold the past seven years in a row. Most recently we were awarded the title “Hometown Hero” in addition to being recognized for our outstanding partnership with a local rescue. We are a motivated team with a strong focus on best practice, advanced education, commitment to our patients and their families, and supporting each other through teamwork and case collaboration.

Our Hospital: Piper Creek Veterinary Clinic is a small animal & exotics general practice. Our facility consists of 4 exam rooms, a surgery suite and 2 dental tables. We offer Digital X-ray, Dental X-ray, Ultrasound, Orthopedics, full in-house laboratory and a wide range of surgeries including Dental. Our team consists of three doctors (with a collective 40 years of experience between them), three skilled technicians, 3 experienced receptionists and knowledgeable hospital leadership team to learn from.

To learn more about the hospital, visit us at https://www.pipercreekvet.com/

Our Area: Piper Creek is located in Red Deer, a hidden treasure nestled in central Alberta between two major cities—Calgary and Edmonton. This is an ideal area to live for those who enjoy a flexible lifestyle with a wide range of options for affordable housing/living costs, schools, sports, year-round activities and travel. Scenic trails line our beautiful city for biking, hiking, running or walking. If you’re wanting more adventure, it’s only a few hours from Banff/Rocky Mountains and Jasper National Park. Other perks include the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, The Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery and Bower Ponds—a park with paddle boats and ice skating and an array of amenities.

Our Compensation: In addition, we are also happy to explore other compensation alternatives that may better suit your needs which we will be happy to discuss as our relationship progresses.

• Competitive Salary
• Signing/Retention Bonus
• Paid professional liability insurance
• Paid dues and memberships
• Continuing Education allowance—to assist with your Career Growth
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Employee Pet Discounts
• Flexible Schedule with genuine commitment to maintaining a sound work+life balance

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality. We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.