Emergency Veterinarian

Our Team Is Growing! Company Description Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is Nova Scotia's only privately-owned hospital dedicated exclusively to emergency and critical care for companion animals. We work closely with veterinary clinics across Halifax and the surrounding region. Role Description We're looking for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team in the Halifax area. You'll manage emergency and critical cases — diagnosis, treatment, emergency surgery, and clear communication with pet owners and your colleagues. Qualifications 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 fast-paced environments A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care Our Culture At Metro Animal Emergency Clinic, you'll do more than treat emergency cases — you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in emergency and critical care. You'll work in an environment where medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. We invest in your development, support your clinical curiosity, and expect every team member to contribute to a culture where asking questions and sharing knowledge is part of how we work every day. What We Offer Unlimited CE allowance Flexible scheduling Paid time off and paid holidays Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous pet discount for your own animals Association dues covered, plus VIN and VETgirl memberships How to Apply Interested parties are invited to reach out to Robin Harnett, Practice Director, at [email protected]. Equal Opportunity Employer Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Manage emergency and critical cases including diagnosis, treatment, and emergency surgery for companion animals. Maintain clear communication with pet owners and collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional patient care.

Must hold a full veterinary license to practice medicine in Canada. Requires at least 2 years of emergency clinical experience and proficiency in emergency surgery.

• Unlimited CE allowance • Flexible scheduling • Paid time off • Paid holidays • Medical coverage • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Pet discount • Association dues covered • VIN membership • VETgirl membership

• Clinical carePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Emergency Surgery
• Diagnosis
• Patient Care
• Clinical Judgment
• Communication
• Collaboration

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 7, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available