Job Description

Our client is seeking a dedicated emergency and urgent care veterinarian to support a 24/7 emergency veterinary service focused on high‐acuity small animal medicine. You will be part of a team addressing unpredictable and critical health situations, delivering timely diagnoses and treatments that make a real difference in urgent patient outcomes. In this role, you will work in a fast‐paced environment where rapid assessment, decisive action, and clear client communication are central to exceptional care. The position encompasses a range of emergency procedures, intensive monitoring, and collaboration with support staff to ensure each patient receives attentive, life‐saving intervention when it matters most.

Responsibilities

- Evaluating and stabilizing pets in urgent and life‐threatening conditions
- Performing emergency surgeries, trauma management, and anesthesia care
- Utilizing diagnostic tools including radiology, ultrasound, and lab testing




- Managing intensive care cases with effective monitoring and treatment planning

Qualifications

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Ontario
- Comfortable making critical decisions under pressure
- Excellent communication skills with pet owners and team members

Package

- Up to date emergency medicine training and case collaboration
- Competitive on‐call and overnight shift compensation structure
- Supportive team setting with shared care responsibilities
- Access to advanced diagnostic tools and continuous case support
- Opportunities for continuing education and skill development
- Wellness and benefits package components available
- Structured onboarding and mentorship for emergency protocols
- Work‐life balance emphasis with flexible scheduling options
- Competitive base compensation aligned with urgent care needs

📌 Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
🏢 The Vet Service
📍 Cambridge