Sitter, Outdoor​/Nature​/Animal Care, Animal ​/ Pet Care

Employment Type:
Contract Full Time (Maternity Leave Coverage)

License required:
Full license

Job Status:
Existing

Compensation: $115,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.

Bayview Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Veterinarian for maternity leave coverage. Candidates must be available to work a mix of weekdays, evenings and Saturdays. Strong surgical and dental skills are a definite asset.

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. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, enabling practice in Canada

GP Experience

Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude, to enable our teams to flourish

Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills

Exemplary customer service that builds loyalty and trust with your clients

Strong organizational skills, which allow you to stay focused and work under pressure

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

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

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.