Associate Veterinarian (Equine)

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 ambulatory, medical and surgical services.

Key responsibilities

• Treat a varied caseload ranging from family horses to elite competitors, with emergencies and surgeries handled in-house so cases can be followed through to completion.
• Take part in daily team rounds discussing cases and upcoming appointments.
• Build trust with clients and colleagues as a confident communicator.
• Mentor and support students, externs and interns visiting the practice.
• Work across all facets of equine medicine, including herd health, dentistry and lameness, with the option to see cases in-clinic.

Required profile

• Confident communicator who builds trust quickly with clients and colleagues.
• Drive and vision to build your own practice and client base.
• Energetic interest in mentoring students, externs and interns.
• Interest in exposure to herd health, dentistry and lameness.

What we offer

• Shared on-call schedule.
• Competitive compensation package including production bonus, membership and licensing fees, generous time off, health and dental benefits, and relocation assistance.
• A well-equipped facility with a surgical suite, intensive care barn, endoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, lameness diagnostics and a new indoor lameness center.
• Career growth support through knowledge-sharing groups, virtual and in-person continuing education events and VetPD courses.