Associate Veterinarian – Equine Practice

About the role

Delaney Veterinary Services, a premier equine referral facility in central and northern Alberta and part of the Altano Group, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join its six-veterinarian team in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The team includes three surgeons and three associate veterinarians, and the practice offers a varied caseload ranging from family horses to elite competitors.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in daily team rounds discussing cases and upcoming appointments
• Care for a varied caseload of horses, including emergencies and surgeries handled in-house
• Build a practice and client base
• Mentor and support students, externs and interns visiting the practice
• Provide exposure to herd health, dentistry and lameness, with the option to see cases in-clinic

Required profile

• A confident communicator who builds trust quickly with clients and colleagues
• The drive and vision to grow your own practice and client base
• Enthusiasm for mentoring students, externs and interns
• Interest in ambulatory practice with the option to see cases in-clinic

What we offer

• Shared on-call schedule
• Competitive compensation including production bonus, membership and licensing fees, generous time off, health and dental benefits, and relocation assistance
• Support for continuing education through knowledge-sharing groups, virtual and in-person CE events and VetPD courses