Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and motivated emergency veterinarian to join a fast-paced small animal emergency setting where critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork are essential to daily success. This role offers exposure to a wide range of urgent and complex cases, allowing clinicians to build strong emergency medicine skills while maintaining clinical independence.
The position provides a collaborative environment where veterinarians are supported by skilled nursing staff and structured workflows designed to prioritise patient outcomes and efficiency. This opportunity suits a veterinarian who enjoys clinical challenge, values continuous learning, and thrives in a dynamic, after-hours care environment.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing emergency and critical care cases across varied shift patterns
- Stabilising and treating acutely ill or injured patients
- Collaborating closely with nursing staff to deliver timely patient care
- Communicating clearly with pet owners during high-pressure situations
- Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment plans
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for registration with the provincial veterinary authority
- Comfort working across rotating emergency schedules
- Strong decision-making skills in urgent clinical scenarios
- A proactive and adaptable clinical approach
Package:
- Compensation structured around hourly emergency shifts
- Flexible scheduling with extended rest periods built into rotations
- Exposure to a broad emergency caseload to support clinical growth
- Structured performance reviews to support progression
- Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
- Uniform support provided for clinical shifts
- Retirement savings plan options available
- Team-focused environment with collaborative clinical support
- Discounted pet care and medical supplies