Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join a modern 24-hour emergency and referral hospital offering both full-time and part-time flexibility. This opportunity is ideal for an ER clinician who thrives in a fast-paced environment while working alongside a highly skilled and collaborative clinical team.
The position provides exposure to a diverse emergency and critical care caseload within a purpose-built facility supported by advanced specialty services. Veterinarians seeking professional growth, strong clinical resources, and the opportunity to practice emergency medicine at a high level in Atlantic Canada will find this role especially rewarding.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing emergency assessment, stabilization, and treatment for critical small animal patients
- Managing urgent medical and surgical presentations in collaboration with the ER team
- Supporting ICU case care and monitoring hospitalized emergency patients
- Communicating clearly with clients during high-pressure situations and guiding case decisions
- Working collaboratively across rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and overnights
Qualifications Needed:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent qualification)
- Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada
- Confidence handling emergency presentations and critical care decision-making
- Strong communication skills and calm approach in urgent clinical settings
- Interest in collaborative referral-level emergency medicine and continued development
Package:
- Flexible scheduling options across part-time or full-time emergency rotations
- Competitive compensation based on experience and emergency caseload contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits fully supported
- Continuing education support with both in-house and external learning opportunities
- Paid professional fees, licensing dues, and certification assistance included
- RRSP matching program available for long-term financial planning
- Uniform allowance and valuable employee pet care discounts provided
- Access to advanced clinical resources within a purpose-built referral facility
- Supportive team culture with strong specialist collaboration and training focus
- Professional development encouraged through a learning-oriented hospital environment
