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HOURS & LOCATIONS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MST
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Closed
CAMROSE
3831G 44 Ave
Camrose, AB T4V 3T1
(780) 672.5876
camrose@plvets.ca
LETHBRIDGE
2-3655 18 Ave N
Lethbridge, AB T1H 6T2
(403) 942.7423
lethbridge@plvets.ca
RED DEER
1-4940 81 St
Red Deer, AB T4P 3V3
(403) 314.2216
reddeer@plvets.ca
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Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is a dynamic team of veterinary professionals who provide advanced strategies and solutions to support food animal production. We have strong roots in agriculture and a rich history of serving producers and industry stakeholders. We are committed to animal health, innovation, and successful and sustainable livestock production.
PLV team members can expect continuous learning, mentorship, collaboration, and job satisfaction.
We are committed to a strong people-oriented culture.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in joining our team, please send a resume or CV and cover letter to hr@plvets.ca with the position title you are applying to in the subject line.
OPEN POSITIONS
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Looking for a change of pace? Ready to explore a vibrant province with stunning landscapes? Or maybe you’re eager to expand your skills in herd health medicine. Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV) is a team of dedicated veterinary professionals providing advanced strategies and solutions to support food animal production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of serving producers and industry collaborators, we are committed to animal health, innovation, and sustainable livestock production. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated veterinarian to join our team, working with swine. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced vet, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds—small animal, cattle, dairy, or other fields—who have a passion for herd health management.
This is a full-time position that is based out of Lethbridge, Alberta. At PLV, we foster a supportive, people-oriented culture where continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration are valued. We take pride in offering a great work environment along with a comprehensive benefits plan. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated veterinarian to join our team.
Job Description:
Provide comprehensive veterinary care to swine herds, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases with a focus on epidemiology
Conduct regular health assessments and develop herd health plans.
Perform export assessments and complete paperwork for exportation of livestock.
Assess welfare and biosecurity as well as develop solutions and tools with producers.
Work with producers on quality assurance programs
Auditing quality assurance programs, health programs and welfare practices.
Collaborate with swine producers to optimize herd management practices.
Educate clients on best practices for swine health and biosecurity.
Stay current with advancements in swine veterinary medicine and apply new techniques and treatments.
Herd Health Data analysis
Opportunities for research collaboration and applied research
Benefits of Joining our Team:
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Staff appreciation events
Paid continuing education days and budget
Paid membership dues
Team member pricing – pet supplies
Opportunity for advancement
Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Registered Veterinarian in the province of Alberta and/or Saskatchewan or eligible to be registered in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
Team player mentality and a drive to excel in your field
A positive and professional manner with clients and co-workers
Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine and food animal production
Respect for safety protocols
Commitment to confidentiality
Attention to detail and good time management skills
Comfortable working in swine barns, and other production environments
Interested applicants may apply by emailing hr@plvets.ca.
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
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Looking for a change of pace? Ready to explore a vibrant province with stunning landscapes? Or maybe you’re eager to expand your skills in poultry flock health medicine. Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV) is a team of dedicated veterinary professionals providing advanced strategies and practical solutions to support food animal production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of serving producers and industry collaborators, we are committed to animal health, innovation, biosecurity, welfare, and sustainable poultry production.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated veterinarian to join our team with a focus on poultry medicine, flock health management, preventative health programming, and producer education and support. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian, we welcome candidates who are interested in developing specialized expertise in commercial poultry health with supportive mentorship and team based cases.
This is a full-time position based out of Alberta: (Lethbridge, Red Deer, or Camrose) with flexibility on location. At PLV, we foster a supportive, people-oriented culture where continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration are valued. The successful candidate will work with poultry producers and allied industry partners to support flock health, production outcomes, animal welfare, food safety, and biosecurity. We take pride in offering a great work environment along with a comprehensive benefits plan.
Job Description:
Provide comprehensive veterinary care to poultry flocks, including disease investigation, disease prevention, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, prevention strategies, and epidemiological support.
Conduct regular flock health assessments and develop practical flock health plans for broiler, breeder, layer, turkey, and specialty poultry operations as applicable.
Perform on-farm visits, diagnostic sampling, post-mortem examinations, and interpretation of laboratory results.
Develop, review, and support vaccination, medication, monitoring, and preventative health programs.
Assess flock welfare, biosecurity, sanitation, and food safety practices, and work with producers to develop individualized practical solutions and tools.
Support quality assurance programs, animal care programs, and welfare audits within poultry production systems.
Collaborate with poultry producers, hatcheries, feed mills, processors, industry partners, and regulatory stakeholders to optimize flock performance and health outcomes.
Educate clients and farm teams on poultry health, biosecurity, animal welfare, disease prevention, and best management practices.
Stay current with advancements in poultry veterinary medicine, diagnostics, vaccines, production systems, and emerging disease risks.
Analyze flock health, production, mortality, serology, and diagnostic data to identify trends and recommend evidence-based improvements.
Support export assessments, flock inspections, documentation, and regulatory requirements where applicable.
Participate in research, extension, and continuous improvement initiatives that advance poultry health and production.
Benefits of Joining our Team:
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Supplemental work attire and supplies budget
Staff appreciation events
Paid continuing education days and budget
Paid membership dues
Team member pricing – pet supplies at or just above cost
Opportunity for advancement
Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Registered Veterinarian in the province of Alberta and/or Saskatchewan or eligible to be registered in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
Team player mentality and a drive to grow within poultry veterinary medicine
Interest in poultry medicine, flock health, preventative medicine, biosecurity, and food animal production
Poultry, food animal, production animal, or epidemiology experience is considered an asset
Strong analytical skills with an interest in interpreting production, diagnostic, and flock health data
A positive and professional manner with clients, producers, industry partners, and co-workers
Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine, animal welfare, food safety, and poultry production
Respect for safety protocols and on-farm biosecurity procedures
Commitment to confidentiality and professional client service
Attention to detail, good time management skills, and strong written and spoken communication skills
Comfortable working in poultry barns, hatcheries, and other production environments
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
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At Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV), we’re not your average vet clinic. We are a tight-knit team of agriculture loving, solution-driven, community members who are passionate about advancing livestock production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of supporting producers and industry partners, we’re all about healthy animals, smart innovation, and sustainable success (with a little fun along the way).
Working at PLV means diving into a workplace that’s big on mentorship, collaboration, and learning. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) who is ready for a new kind of challenge. If you’re looking for an opportunity with flexibility, work life balance, and no barky dogs, PLV could be the place for you.
We are looking for RVTs in all our locations; from time to time, you may be asked to work out of or assist in any of our locations in Alberta or Saskatchewan as well assisting veterinarians on farms in all locations.
Job Description:
Complete in-house laboratory procedures, record, invoice, and report results as appropriate
Preparation of samples to be sent for off-site testing
Clean and organize lab, sterilize equipment, sharpen knives, and restock kits as needed
Assist with quality control programs through on farm work and completion of paperwork
Assist veterinarians on farm calls, phone calls, emails, processing, and equipment maintenance
Assist with post-mortems and disease investigations, transcribe postmortem results and report accordingly
Assist clinic staff with customer service, providing information on diseases, pharmaceuticals, and procedures
Prepare client handouts and educational material
Assist with exporting duties when needed
Foster continuation of mentorship with students and new hires
Dispensing medications and vaccines
Assist with warehouse and administration duties as needed
Benefits of Joining our Team:
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Staff appreciation events
Paid continuing education days and budget
Paid membership dues
Team member pricing – pet supplies
Opportunity for advancement
Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Requirements for Application:
Registered Veterinary Technologist in the province of Alberta and/or Saskatchewan or eligible to be registered in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan
A positive and professional manner with clients and co-workers
Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine and food animal production
Respect for safety protocols
Commitment to confidentiality
Team player mentality and a drive to do good work
Attention to detail and good time management skills
Comfortable working around livestock
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 60-70lbs
Valid drivers licence
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
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At Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV), we’re not your average vet clinic. We are a tight-knit team of agriculture loving, solution-driven, community members who are passionate about advancing livestock production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of supporting producers and industry partners, we’re all about healthy animals, smart innovation, and sustainable success (with a little fun along the way). This position is ideal for a student looking to attend veterinary school in the next 1-2 years.
We are looking for a Veterinary Administrative Assistant/Driver to work out of the Calgary area
Job Description:
Provide transportation to support Veterinarians
Assist with Data entry and statistical analysis
Assist with feed script preparation
Streamline veterinary workflow
Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple project components
Assist veterinarians during farm visits through Prairie Livestock Veterinarians
Participate in producer training and knowledge translation activities
Contribute to record-keeping and monitoring systems for herd health and production performance
Benefits of Joining our Team:
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Staff appreciation events
Paid continuing education days and budget
Paid membership dues
Team member pricing – pet supplies
Opportunity for advancement
Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Requirements for Application:
Valid drivers license
Ability to travel within Saskatchewan and Alberta occasionally overnight
A positive and professional manner with clients and co-workers
Team player mentality and a drive to do good work
Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine and food animal production
Respect for safety protocols
Commitment to confidentiality
Attention to detail and good time management skills
Excellent customer service skills
Good time management skills and attention to detail
Preference Given to Candidates Who:
Have good working knowledge of Microsoft365 and/or Business Central
Swine or poultry industry experience is an asset
This is a full time position. When not on farm hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm. On farm hours will vary depending on location and client need.
There is opportunity for advancement within our warehouse operation for the right individual! If you are a self-motivated team player who is conscientious and customer service driven, apply today!
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
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At Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV), we’re not your average vet clinic. We are a tight-knit team of agriculture loving, solution-driven, community members who are passionate about advancing livestock production. With deep roots in agriculture and a long history of supporting producers and industry partners, we’re all about healthy animals, smart innovation, and sustainable success (with a little fun along the way).
We are looking for a Veterinary Administrative Assistant/Warehouse Associate to work in our new Saskatoon location.
Job Description:
Answering phones, taking clients orders, directing phone calls
Preparing and processing client orders, inter clinic transfer orders
Unload, receive and put away incoming products
Pick, pack, and load client orders
Inventory counts & reconciliations
Work with various external courier/trucking companies booking systems to arrange the shipping of client orders
Various cleaning and tidying tasks
Various office related tasks as assigned
Operating a forklift
Benefits of Joining our Team:
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Staff appreciation events
Paid continuing education days and budget
Paid membership dues
Team member pricing – pet supplies
Opportunity for advancement
Paid vacation time, flex days and birthday off
Requirements for Application:
A positive and professional manner with clients and co-workers
Respect for the ethics of veterinary medicine and food animal production
Respect for safety protocols
Commitment to confidentiality
Team player mentality and a drive to do good work
Attention to detail and good time management skills
Ability to lift and carry items weighing 60-70lbs
Valid drivers licence
Excellent customer service skills
Good time management skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and prioritize to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines
Preference Given to Candidates Who:
Have valid forklift training
Have good working knowledge of Microsoft365 and/or Business Central
Swine or poultry industry experience is an asset
This is a full time position located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm. Occasionally hours may vary.
There is opportunity for advancement within our warehouse operation for the right individual! If you are a self-motivated team player who is conscientious and customer service driven, apply today!
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians is dedicated to maintaining a respectful, fair, and equitable work environment, and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. We are committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
Looking to gain hands-on experience in livestock and production medicine?
Prairie Livestock Veterinarians accepts student applications on a rolling, year-round basis. Send your CV and a cover letter to Nicole Gonda at hr@plvets.ca.
VETERINARY STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
FAQs
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While PLV specializes in commercial livestock health management and mostly focuses on larger operations, we still want to ensure your flock gets the support it needs. Contact our team to discuss your situation, and we will gladly connect you with a veterinary care provider in your area who serves small flocks.
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Prairie Livestock Veterinarians (PLV) provides specialized, evidence-based production animal care across Alberta and Saskatchewan. Our team operates out of clinics in Red Deer, Lethbridge, Camrose, as well as team members in Saskatoon, offering comprehensive health management, field diagnostics, and regulatory support for swine, poultry, cattle (beef and dairy) operations throughout Western Canada.
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Yes. PLV veterinarians perform on-farm health audits, disease monitoring, biosecurity evaluations, and outbreak interventions for swine, poultry, and cattle operations. We balance responsive on-site farm visits with advanced laboratory testing to help producers optimize herd productivity, welfare, and long-term economic sustainability.