Veterinary Critical Care Leader — Build a Premier ICU

National Veterinary Associates; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance and comprehensive+p<

Job summary

Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist to help build a premier Critical Care service within a 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital. You will lead high-acuity cases, establish protocols, and collaborate across specialties to define how critical care evolves in the community.

You will work with an experienced team of specialists and a strong 24/7 Emergency unit, expanding capabilities with CT, MRI, advanced imaging,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and eligibility for licensure in Nova Scotia.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or completion of ECC residency.
• Strong clinical skills and interest in high-acuity patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients with advanced stabilization.
• Build and shape the hospital’s Critical Care service with protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Exotics, Rehabilitation and other services.

Skills

Critical care

High-acuity patients

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Emergency procedures

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Critical Care or ECC residency

Tools

CT Imaging

MRI

Job description

Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Veterinary Criticalist to help build a premier Critical Care service within a 24,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital. You will lead high-acuity cases, establish protocols, and collaborate across specialties to define how critical care evolves in the community.

You will work with an experienced team of specialists and a strong 24/7 Emergency unit, expanding capabilities with CT, MRI, advanced imaging,