Associate Veterinarian Job, Halifax

Halifax

Up to $80,000 – $140,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Halifax

Up to $80,000 – $140,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Halifax

Up to $80,000 – $140,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Job, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Job, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a friendly and inclusive companion animal practice offering both full-time and part-time flexibility. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys working within a supportive team environment while building strong relationships with clients and the surrounding community.

The position provides the opportunity to tailor your schedule while delivering high-quality preventative and medical care in a collaborative setting. Veterinarians looking for work-life balance, professional fulfillment, and a welcoming workplace culture will find this role especially rewarding.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing comprehensive wellness care and preventative medicine for small animal patients  
  • Managing routine medical consultations, diagnostics, and treatment planning  
  • Supporting surgical and dental case care alongside the clinical team  
  • Communicating clearly with clients to guide long-term patient health decisions  
  • Contributing positively to a fun, respectful, and team-oriented hospital culture

Qualifications Needed:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent qualification)  
  • Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada  
  • Commitment to excellent companion animal care and patient advocacy  
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working approach  
  • Passion for community-based veterinary medicine and team success

Package:

  • Flexible scheduling options designed around part-time or full-time preferences  
  • Compensation structured according to experience and clinical contribution  
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits fully supported  
  • Professional wellness service coverage including physiotherapy and massage care  
  • Lifestyle spending assistance tailored toward personal balance and wellbeing  
  • Unlimited continuing education funding with paid leave for development 
  • RRSP matching program available for long-term financial planning  
  • Employee assistance resources included for added everyday support  
  • Paid licensing fees, professional dues, and liability insurance coverage provided  
  • Generous vacation time, sick leave, bonus eligibility, clothing allowance, and pet care discounts
Posted
06/05/2026
Reference
JB-31265
Location
Halifax,
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