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Regional Medical Director Western Canada - Alberta

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At a Glance

Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Experience
5–7 years

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited university

Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Alberta

Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in small animal medicine

Demonstrated leadership experience in veterinary practice or multi-site environment

Strong clinical proficiency in medicine, surgery, and dentistry

Experience mentoring or coaching veterinarians is highly desirable

Responsibilities

The Regional Medical Director plays a pivotal role in advancing veterinary medical excellence across a group of hospitals in Western Canada. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise, operational insight, and strategic influence to support teams, elevate standards of care, and shape the future of veterinary medicine in the region.

Working closely with the National Medical Director and Regional Operations leadership, you will serve as a trusted advisor, mentor, and hands-on leader. This will include coaching DVMs, supporting clinic operations, and helping hospitals deliver exceptional patient care while achieving sustainable results.

This role balances clinical practice (3 days per week) with regional leadership responsibilities, enabling you to stay connected to patients and teams while making a meaningful, lasting impact.

This is a highly visible and multifaceted leadership position. Success requires balancing clinical practice, mentorship, and operational partnership across a region of hospitals.

Clinic presence is essential: