Large Animal Veterinarian – 1 Year Contract
Large Animal Veterinarian – 1 Year Contract
- Bovine experience is a must
- Must be ready to hit the ground running
- Warm and welcoming team with great resources
We are currently looking for someone with 1 or more years of experience so they can just get started right away, although we will consider the right new graduate. We will provide mentorship if needed. We have a great supportive and collaborative team, up to date equipment, a great compliant client base and we’re close to the mountains with a lifestyle that embodies work-life balance.
- Bovine experience is a must
- Must be ready to hit the ground running
- Warm and welcoming team with great resources
We are currently looking for someone with 1 or more years of experience so they can just get started right away, although we will consider the right new graduate. We will provide mentorship if needed. We have a great supportive and collaborative team, up to date equipment, a great compliant client base and we’re close to the mountains with a lifestyle that embodies work-life balance.
About us
Bluffton Veterinary Services is a Rural mixed animal practise located in Bluffton, Alberta, Canada. We are looking to add a large or mixed animal veterinarian to replace a vet going on leave for 1 year starting in August 2021. There will be a possibility for longer-term work for the right candidate.
Our team currently consists of 5 vets, 4 techs, 2 reception, and 1 office manager.
Our work week is Monday to Friday 8:30-5:00 pm with shared on-call for farm animals.
We strive to maintain a good work-life balance. We are a very rural clinic but practise progressive medicine.
Some of the “toys” we have include an in house IDEXX lab, multiple ultrasounds, an endoscope, digital radiography, dental machine with x-ray and an M1 treatment laser.
Exceptional! From the first visit, the care, attention and follow up check-ins by phone is second to none. The staff is very professional, courteous and clearly care for their patients. It is welcome to have such a professional service so close to home! Thank you BVS! – Brian Danser (Google Review)
About you
- Bovine experience is a must especially pregnancy checking with ultrasound, and calving
- Some moderate equine experience is also needed
Our location
Bluffton is located 1 hour from Edmonton, and 45 minutes from Red Deer, and 2 hours from the mountains and countless hours of outdoor activities.
Our offer
We provide an attractive salary plus annual CE coverage and licensing fees, and a work vehicle.

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