Job Description: Our client is seeking a dedicated emergency and urgent care veterinarian to support a 24/7 emergency veterinary service focused on high-acuity small animal medicine. You will be part of a team addressing unpredictable and critical health situations, delivering timely diagnoses and treatments that make a real difference in urgent patient outcomes.
In this role, you will work in a fast-paced environment where rapid assessment, decisive action, and clear client communication are central to exceptional care. The position encompasses a range of emergency procedures, intensive monitoring, and collaboration with support staff to ensure each patient receives attentive, life-saving intervention when it matters most.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Evaluating and stabilizing pets in urgent and life-threatening conditions
- Performing emergency surgeries, trauma management, and anesthesia care
- Utilizing diagnostic tools including radiology, ultrasound, and lab testing
- Managing intensive care cases with effective monitoring and treatment planning
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Ontario
- Comfortable making critical decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication skills with pet owners and team members
Package:
- Up to date emergency medicine training and case collaboration
- Competitive on-call and overnight shift compensation structure
- Supportive team environment with shared care responsibilities
- Access to advanced diagnostic tools and continuous case support
- Opportunities for continuing education and skill development
- Wellness and benefits package components available
- Structured onboarding and mentorship for emergency protocols
- Work-life balance emphasis with flexible scheduling options
- Competitive base compensation aligned with urgent care needs
