Description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian (Experienced)

Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits
ER DVM opportunity in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Schedule: Full-time, 3-day work week (12-14 shifts per month)

Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centre is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our dynamic and collaborative team. Our hospital is committed to delivering the highest quality patient care and client service, supported by a positive, team-oriented culture. With access to a wide range of specialty services-including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Exotics-you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists and continuously grow your clinical skills in a progressive environment.

Why Join Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centre

At Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centre, you'll do more than practice-you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine. You'll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency care to a diverse caseload of patients
• Support clients and patients through diagnostics, treatment planning, and emergency procedures, including surgery
• Work closely with veterinarians, specialists, technicians, and support teams
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture

What You Bring

• Full veterinary license to practice medicine in Canada
• 2+ years of emergency clinical experience and comfort with emergency surgery
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development support.

• Competitive compensation
• Paid health care premiums
• Generous CE allowance and CE time
• $3,000 Compassion Care Fund to support clients at your discretion
• Full access to a journal library with 35+ publications
• Paid memberships to NSVMA, CVMA, VECCS, VIN, and VETgirl
• Annual uniform allowance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Location Highlight

Situated just a short ferry ride across Halifax Harbour from downtown Halifax, Dartmouth offers the perfect blend of coastal beauty and vibrant community living. Known as the "City of Lakes," it features 23 lakes ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and outdoor recreation, along with scenic trails, local cafés, farmers markets, and waterfront views of the Halifax skyline.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Susanne Miller, at [email protected]

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @ethosvet.com or @nva.com

• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.ethosvet.com

• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Ethos Veterinary Health!

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.