Associate Veterinarian - Harbour Cities Vet Hospital (PetFocus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises
- Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
- Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
- Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values— We Care, We Dare, We Share —we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Harbour Cities Veterinary Hospital, a member of PetFocus Veterinary Group (which consists of 8 veterinary practices in the greater Halifax area) is a small animal hospital that’s been consistently growing serving the HRM area for over 50 years ! We are a busy, well-established facility with an amazing team of experienced veterinary professionals.
We are currently looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join this dedicated, professional and welcoming community, with great clientele and a fully equipped facility. NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! What We Offer
- Brand-new X-ray machine and private surgery bay - your own surgical suite!
- Competitive compensation plus bonus potential
- Generous CE allowance
- Opportunity to learn hands-on from our hospital’s experienced staff
- Access to our network of over 1000 DVMs
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Professional liability coverage
- Association dues and VIN membership
- Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts
- Fairness, respect in the workplace
- Opportunity for personal, professional and financial growth
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Licensed (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in Nova Scotia
- Passion for what you do every day
- Keen interest in surgery
- Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude are a must
- A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
- Excellent communication skills, both when dealing with clients and team members
A staple in Dartmouth, NS since 1971, our full-service veterinary hospital takes pride in its community involvement, including assisting Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada in rehoming thousands of greyhounds from racetracks and supporting local charity ElderDog. Situated in Dartmouth, known as the "City of Lakes" for its 23 lakes, the hospital embraces the community's warmth and strong sense of unity.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
About VetStrategy
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.
Associate Veterinarian - Harbour Cities Vet Hospital (PetFocus)
Top Benefits
About the role
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We Bring This To Life Through Three Promises
- Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
- Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
- Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values— We Care, We Dare, We Share —we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Harbour Cities Veterinary Hospital, a member of PetFocus Veterinary Group (which consists of 8 veterinary practices in the greater Halifax area) is a small animal hospital that’s been consistently growing serving the HRM area for over 50 years ! We are a busy, well-established facility with an amazing team of experienced veterinary professionals.
We are currently looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join this dedicated, professional and welcoming community, with great clientele and a fully equipped facility. NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY! What We Offer
- Brand-new X-ray machine and private surgery bay - your own surgical suite!
- Competitive compensation plus bonus potential
- Generous CE allowance
- Opportunity to learn hands-on from our hospital’s experienced staff
- Access to our network of over 1000 DVMs
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Professional liability coverage
- Association dues and VIN membership
- Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts
- Fairness, respect in the workplace
- Opportunity for personal, professional and financial growth
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Licensed (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in Nova Scotia
- Passion for what you do every day
- Keen interest in surgery
- Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude are a must
- A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients
- Excellent communication skills, both when dealing with clients and team members
A staple in Dartmouth, NS since 1971, our full-service veterinary hospital takes pride in its community involvement, including assisting Greyhound Pets of Atlantic Canada in rehoming thousands of greyhounds from racetracks and supporting local charity ElderDog. Situated in Dartmouth, known as the "City of Lakes" for its 23 lakes, the hospital embraces the community's warmth and strong sense of unity.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
About VetStrategy
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.