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Locum Emergency Veterinarian

City of Langley, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Generous hourly rate
Continued education
Physical and mental health support

About the role

Are you an experienced emergency veterinarian looking for a locum opportunity to practice within one of the most well-respected, long-established ERs in one of the most beautiful places in North America? If so we want to talk to you!

For this position we require 3+ years of experience as an emergency veterinarian, and experience providing emergency surgery. Please note: We are unable to mentor or hire on a restricted license at this time. AECFV has been a well-respected emergency practice for 27 years. Located in Langley in the southern west coast of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, our location is perfect if you enjoy an active lifestyle combined with big city culture. Mountains, freshwater lakes, and lush forests provide you with an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities to suit every lifestyle.

OUR HOSPITAL

AECFV is an AAHA accredited 24-hour emergency facility that is continually striving for innovation and growth. We provide coverage for more than 100 referring general practices. We are proud to have one of the largest blood banks in Canada. A project that started almost 25 years ago to ensure we had blood products for our own patients, now ensures all veterinary hospitals in BC have access!

Our beautiful, open concept 8,000 sq ft hospital is equipped with everything to provide comprehensive, gold-standard emergency care. With our busy caseload, you will have the opportunity to perform emergency surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT procedures. No two days are the same here! Additionally, we are thrilled to have a board-certified Internist starting with us summer 2025.

CULTURE

Our management team understands that continued education, physical and mental health, financial security along with sufficient time to unwind is vital to a stimulating and sustainable career. We want you to be the best you can be! Every member of our team is invaluable. Without a good team, we cannot provide the level of care our patients deserve. While we take patient care very seriously, we hold fast to our sense of family, fun and community by cultivating a culture of respect, kindness, and inclusion. At AECFV, we work as a team and the knowledge of all peer levels is respected. We value the unique experiences all our team members can contribute to our hospital and encourage collaboration on cases.

Compensation

  • Generous hourly rate

Qualifications You must have 3+ years of experience as an emergency veterinarian, and proven experience performing emergency surgery. We are unable to mentor or hire on a restricted license at this time. Are we right for each other? Find out more at www.animalemerg.com.

Please send your CV to Jill Taylor at jtaylor@ethosvet.com if you are interested in this outstanding opportunity.

About Abbotsford Animal Hospital

Pet Services
5001-10,000

NVA Canada is a rapidly growing community of Canadian veterinary hospitals and passionate professionals dedicated to serving the local needs of pets and their owners. For the love of animals and the people who love them.

Globally, the NVA community tops 1500 veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Over 35,000 veterinary professionals work to improve the well-being of patients by providing progressive and compassionate veterinary care. In Canada, we have over 140 practices in every province, coast-to-coast.

Since the first hospital joined NVA in 1997, founding veterinarian Dr. Stanley Creighton has emphasized support for the local medical standards established by individual doctors and practices. He has always believed that when veterinarians craft strategies specific to their own hospitals and communities, high quality patient care and client services follow.

This vision for local empowerment and servant leadership continues at NVA Canada today. We are partners in possibility, making new professional tools and resources available to hospitals, supporting with recruiting, administration and management, and caring for caregivers so the Canadian community can continue to grow and thrive.

Get to know NVA Canada: https://www.nvacanada.ca/about-us/#dearflip-df_6958/1/