Veterinary Criticalist

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

Hospital Name: Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Centre

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Criticalist

Competitive compensation, plus signing and relocation bonus
Full-time opportunity in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Schedule: Full-time

At Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center, you’ll have the rare opportunity to build a Critical Care service from the ground up within a 24,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art specialty and emergency hospital. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a department, influence equipment decisions, and help define how Critical Care grows, you’ll have a meaningful voice in the future of the service.

You’ll manage complex cases alongside an established team of specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, and Rehabilitation, with the support of a strong 24/7 Emergency team. Your expertise will play an important role in expanding the hospital’s ability to provide advanced critical care to patients throughout the local veterinary community.

Our hospital is equipped to support high-acuity medicine, with separate canine and feline ICUs, multiple Snyder oxygen kennels, high-flow oxygen, comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, MRI, defibrillation, and invasive blood pressure monitoring. Just as importantly, you’ll join a team that prioritizes continual education, collaboration, and the professional growth of its people.

Location Highlight

Dartmouth is part of the Halifax Regional Municipality, offering the relaxed pace and welcoming community of Nova Scotia’s East Coast alongside the amenities of a vibrant urban center. You’ll have easy access to beaches, lakes, parks, farmers’ markets, festivals, diverse restaurants, and year-round outdoor recreation—making it easy to enjoy life both inside and outside the hospital.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health care and comprehensive benefits
• CE and professional development support
• Access to advanced critical care equipment and facilities
• Opportunity to help select equipment and establish department protocols
• Collaboration with a broad team of specialty services
• Support from a strong 24/7 Emergency team

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Manage high-acuity emergency and ICU patients, providing advanced stabilization and ongoing critical care.
• Build and shape the hospital’s Critical Care service, establishing protocols, workflows, and clinical standards that support exceptional patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Exotics, Rehabilitation, and other services to deliver coordinated care for complex patients.
• Utilize advanced critical care capabilities, including high-flow oxygen, invasive blood pressure monitoring, defibrillation, advanced imaging, and comprehensive in-house diagnostics.
• Help determine the equipment and resources needed to develop a best-in-class Critical Care service.
• Support and mentor Emergency clinicians, technicians, and other team members through case collaboration, teaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to the advancement of critical care within the local veterinary community.
• Participate in ongoing education and help foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for veterinary licensure in Nova Scotia.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or completion of an Emergency and Critical Care residency.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in managing complex, high-acuity patients.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, client-centered approach.
• An interest in building and developing a Critical Care service and contributing to its long-term vision.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, mentorship, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.