Associate Veterinarian

Altano Group

Equine veterinarian providing ambulatory, medical, and surgical care at Delaney Veterinary Services, Alberta’s equine referral facility. Managing varied caseloads, emergencies, diagnostics, and mentoring veterinary trainees.

Posted 8/23/2026full-timeSherwood Park • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equine veterinary medicine, including ambulatory services, herd health, dentistry, and lameness care. Proven ability to build a client base and mentor students and interns while managing a diverse caseload and handling emergencies.

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Equine Veterinarian QualificationAmbulatory Practice ExperienceEmergency and Surgical CareClient Relationship BuildingMentoring and Supporting Students

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Hard Skills

Equine Medical ServicesSurgical Veterinary ServicesHerd Health ManagementDentistryLameness Evaluation and Treatment

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationTrust Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Veterinary Licensure

Industry Keywords

Veterinary MedicineEquine CareCase ManagementContinuing EducationKnowledge Sharing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide equine ambulatory, medical, and surgical veterinary services
Participate in team rounds to discuss cases and upcoming appointments
Manage a varied caseload ranging from family horses to elite competitors
Handle emergencies and surgeries in-house from start to finish
Build a practice and client base
Mentor and support students, externs, and interns
Provide herd health, dentistry, and lameness care
Evaluate and treat cases using the hospital’s lameness center and diagnostic resources
Collaborate with colleagues and specialists through knowledge-sharing groups and continuing education events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equine veterinarian qualification/licensure required to practice veterinary medicine
Confident communication skills and ability to build trust with clients and colleagues
Drive and vision to build a veterinary practice and client base
Interest in mentoring and supporting students, externs, and interns
Interest in herd health, dentistry, and lameness
Ability to work in an ambulatory practice and see cases in-clinic
Professional experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Production bonus
Membership and licensing fees
Generous time off
Health and dental benefits
Relocation assistance
Shared on-call schedule
Worldwide network of colleagues and specialists
Virtual and in-person CE events
VetPD courses
Ongoing employee development
Collective life-long learning
Knowledge transfer within the group
Fair and respectful working environment