Emergency Veterinarian

NVA Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid health care premiums

Generous CE allowance and CE time

$3,000 Compassion Care Fund to support

Journal library with 35+ publications

Paid memberships to NSVMA, CVMA, VECCS

Annual uniform allowance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Job summary

Ethos is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our Dartmouth hospital in Nova Scotia. You’ll provide high-quality emergency care, collaborate with specialists, and support a diverse caseload.

This full-time role features a 3-day work week (12–14 shifts per month) and a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and access to a broad range of specialty services.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Emergency surgery

Clinical judgment

Education

Veterinary degree

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, 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.