Residency position in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia
Position beginning July 15, 2027, in the WCVM Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Description
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is accepting applications for an ACVAA-approved, three-year clinical residency combined with a Master of Science degree (based on coursework and a research project).
Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and must have completed a one-year internship or have had general practice experience acceptable to the faculty in anesthesiology.
About the WCVM and the VMC
The WCVM is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine, and 88 students are annually admitted to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. The college also includes more than 200 graduate students, clinical interns and residents. It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the university campus. For further information, please visit the WCVM website.
The Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) is a state-of-the-art facility serving Western Canada as a busy AVMA- and AAHA-accredited teaching hospital and referral centre. The hospital’s clinical team includes specialists in anesthesia, dentistry, emergency and critical care, exotics, dermatology, internal medicine, medical imaging, medical oncology, nutrition, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, sports medicine, and rehabilitation and surgery. Modern large surgical suites, a CT scanner, MRI, ultrasonography and PET-CT are available on site.
The WCVM is located in the vibrant and economically booming city of Saskatoon — Saskatchewan’s largest city and one of the sunniest cities in Canada. For more information on Saskatoon, please visit the Saskatoon Tourism website.
Application process
Residency stipend (Canadian funds): $40,000 per year
Tuition and student fees: Residents will be enrolled in the USask College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (CGPS), and as such, they must meet its requirements for entry and are responsible for the associated tuition and student fees. Visit the CGPS site for more details.
Foreign applicants must also check the University of Saskatchewan requirements for English proficiency, and, if applicable, original proof of English Proficiency is also required as part of the application package. Click here for more information.
Successful candidates will need to obtain licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (www.svma.sk.ca).
For more information please contact Dr. Barbara Ambros (barbara.ambros@usask.ca) or Dr. Shannon Beazley (shannon.beazley@usask.ca).
Interested individuals should submit:
- a letter of intent
- current CV
- unofficial copies of transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended
- proof of English proficiency (if required)
Please send all your documents to marissa.evans@usask.ca.
Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed directly to marissa.evans@usask.ca by the referees.
Applications accepted until November 15, 2026, or until a suitable person is identified.