Equine Surgeon

About the Role

Delaney Veterinary Services is building its surgical team and looking for an experienced equine surgeon ready to make an impact. You'll work across a broad range of cases—elective and emergency surgeries, arthroscopic procedures, colic management, and lameness diagnosis—serving everyone from high-performance competition horses to beloved backyard retirees across central and northern Alberta and British Columbia.

This is a referral hospital where collaboration is genuinely embedded in the culture. You'll consult on complex cases with surrounding veterinary practices, tap into a global network of specialists through Altano Academy exchange groups and virtual CE events, and be part of a close-knit team that actually enjoys working together. Growth and mentorship matter here—you'll advance your expertise in equine surgery and sports medicine while making a real difference in horses' lives and their owners' success.

Alberta itself is a draw: think mountain adventures, northern lights viewing, glacier walks, frozen waterfall climbing, dog sledding, and world-class skiing. Edmonton (Canada's capital) offers 50+ festivals, the continent's largest urban park, a vibrant culinary scene, museums, cultural attractions, and Canada's biggest sports and entertainment district. You get nature and culture colliding in one place.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of elective and emergency surgical procedures, including arthroscopy, colic surgery, and lameness diagnostic work
• Provide specialist consultation on complex cases for referring veterinarians across the region
• Collaborate with the surgical and medical team on patient care and clinical outcomes
• Contribute to the practice's reputation for excellence and compassionate equine care
• Engage with the broader equine veterinary community through consultation and ongoing professional development

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent credential
• Board certification or advanced expertise in equine surgery (preferred)
• Comfortable and proficient with elective and emergency equine surgeries
• Experience or strong interest in arthroscopic procedures, colic, and lameness diagnosis
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Production bonus
• Emergency compensation
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Membership and licensing dues covered
• Access to a self-care wellness platform
• Membership in Altano Academy with virtual and in-person continuing education events and VetPD courses

About the Practice

Delaney Veterinary Services is a surgical and medical referral hospital serving the equine community of central and northern Alberta and British Columbia. Known for excellence in equine care and a genuinely collaborative approach, the practice treats a diverse patient base and has earned recognition as a major referral centre and trusted consultant for surrounding veterinary clinics.

The practice is part of Altano, an international network of leading equine clinics and veterinary practices committed to the highest standards of veterinary medicine and animal welfare. This partnership expands Delaney's reach into a worldwide community of colleagues and specialists, offering staff access to knowledge-sharing networks, exchange groups, and professional development opportunities that set them apart in the equine industry.