We are currently seeking another full-time “cow vet” to join our team. Our field work is seasonal in nature, however, there is a good balance between clinical duties (preg-checking by U/S, semen testing, feedlot necropsies, etc.) and office duties (consulting, data analysis, research, etc.). Please check out the rest of our website and our facebook page (@VeterinaryAgriHealthServices) to learn more about us, our beautiful landscapes, and our practice culture.

 

Required training:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM, VMD, or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school. We currently have 3 American veterinarians in our practice and can assist international applicants with work permits.

• Eligibility for licensure through the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association.

• Post-graduate training and/or board certification are considered assets, but not required.

 

Desired experience:

New graduates are welcome to apply! Cattle handling experience and a keen interest in beef production are required. We have lots of great mentorship opportunities based on your primary interests. For the seasoned practitioner or applicant with post-graduate training, there is ample opportunity to specialize in feedlot health and performance data analytics, cow-calf consulting, nutrition and/or field research. We are currently conducting research projects on antimicrobial resistance, genetic markers for BRD, bovine coronavirus, lameness in the feedlot, advancing feed analysis technology, vitamin and mineral supplementation, among others. We regularly collaborate with veterinarians and epidemiologists at the University of Calgary and the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.

 

Salary and benefits:

Our practice offers a competitive salary with bonuses and profit sharing structure, mentorship, cell phone, full health benefits, continuing education allowance and professional dues. Veterinarians are granted 3 weeks paid vacation, 1 week for continuing education, and 1 week sick leave. We share on-call and holiday duties, ensuring that everyone gets personal time off.

 

Facilities and equipment:

VAHS has a newly constructed office and warehouse. All veterinarians have access to a truck with fully equipped vet box. Our clients have excellent facilities and all herd and individual animal work is performed on site at their ranches and feedlots.

 

Practice culture:

We have built our practice on excellent customer service, and as a result have very strong relationships with our clients. We consider many of them close friends and are frequently invited to their brandings, cattle drives, and bull sales. Our veterinarians are strongly encouraged to become active in industry roles (AABP, AVC, WCABP, ABVMA, etc.) and volunteer within the community (4-H, Ag societies, etc.) We enjoy teaching and host student rotations through the University of Calgary Distributed Teaching Hospital. We also deliver an Advanced Beef Production Medicine rotation each July for ten 4th year veterinary students from all over North America. We strive for excellent communication and conduct “tailgate” meetings, vet team meetings, and rounds on a weekly basis as well as, staff meetings with breakfast on a monthly basis. VAHS also hosts numerous staff events each year including a summer party, Christmas party, river float, ranch rodeo competition, and of course, the occasional wing Wednesday.

 

Nearby amenities and attractions:

VAHS is located near Crossfield, Alberta, Canada. You name it, its nearby: international airport, downtown Calgary, mountains and the world-renowned Banff National park, fishing and big-game hunting, prairies, foothills, and badlands, and lots of rodeos and western events including the greatest outdoor show on earth, The Calgary Stampede!

 

Application requirements:

Interested applicants should email Dr. Elizabeth (ElizabethH@vahs.net) with questions or to submit a resume/CV and cover letter. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration!