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 setting.
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 quick-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]
📌 Emergency Veterinarian (Dartmouth)
🏢 NVA Canada
📍 Dartmouth