Dr. Vetamin Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Type: Locum / Contract

Shift: Overnight | 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM

Schedule: Flexible – Multiple Shifts Available

Compensation: Competitive, negotiable based on experience

Dr. Vetamin Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital is seeking experienced and compassionate Overnight Locum Veterinarians to join our growing team in Ottawa.

This position offers a unique opportunity for veterinarians looking for overnight shifts with a low caseload and a primary focus on monitoring and managing hospitalized patients, rather than a high-volume emergency environment.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic, surgical, and critical care capabilities, allowing our overnight veterinarians to provide excellent patient care with the necessary resources and support.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide overnight medical supervision and care for hospitalized patients.
- Monitor patient progress, assess clinical changes, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Manage overnight emergencies and new patient admissions when required.
- Communicate with the daytime veterinary team to ensure seamless continuity of care.
- Work collaboratively with veterinary technicians and support staff.
- Maintain accurate medical records and treatment updates.

What Makes This Position Attractive?
- Low Overnight Caseload: The primary focus is on hospitalized patients, with limited incoming emergency appointments.
- Predictable 10-Hour Shifts: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
- Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts based on your availability.
- Well-Equipped Hospital: Access to in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography,



advanced ultrasound, oxygen therapy, and critical care equipment.
- Collaborative Environment: Support from an experienced veterinary team with comprehensive daytime services.
- Competitive Locum Compensation: Negotiable based on experience and availability.

Qualifications
- Valid licence to practise veterinary medicine in Ontario (CVO).
- Experience in small animal emergency medicine, urgent care, or inpatient management preferred.
- Confidence in independently assessing and managing hospitalized patients.
- Ability to recognize and stabilize emergency and critical care cases.
- Solid communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.

About Us

Dr. Vetamin Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned, growing veterinary hospital in Ottawa, offering comprehensive primary, emergency, referral, and advanced veterinary services.

Our facility features advanced surgical suites, in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, endoscopy, critical care capabilities, and on-site blood products.

We are committed to providing high-quality veterinary medicine while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding working environment.

Apply Today

If you are looking for flexible overnight locum opportunities with a manageable caseload and a focus on inpatient care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply through Indeed or contact us via [email protected]

Pay: $120.00-$150.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Education:
- Doctoral Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:
- CVO license? (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Overnight Locum Veterinarian (10 PM – 8 AM) (Ottawa)
🏢 Dr. Vetamin
📍 Ottawa