Veterinarian, ER, London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

Job summary

The veterinarian will handle challenging emergency and critical care cases using advanced diagnostic equipment. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple caseloads and mentoring students, externs, and new graduates.

Job details

Veterinarian, DVM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Department: Emergency BONUS: Yes Employment Type: Full Time Job Status: Existing Compensation: $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience IMMIGRATION AND RELOCATION SUPPORT (if required) London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is welcoming Veterinarians to join our growing ER team in London, Ontario. As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will thrive in our dynamic environment that offers many opportunities to work on challenging and interesting cases. Cases that are supported with the proper diagnostic equipment and a committed medical team. Key Responsibilities A valid DVM degree, enabling practice in Canada. 2 years minimum of previous experience handling and overseeing multiple caseloads in an emergency hospital (preferred but not required). Completed an internship in emergency or critical care (preferred but not required). Developing students, externs, and new graduates. What You Bring A valid DVM from an accredited university. Genuine passion for emergency medicine and special interest in Trauma/Critical Care. Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices. Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community. A passion for coaching and mentoring. What We Can Offer You Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role. RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future. Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days. Annual CE Allowance. Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options. Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance. Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness. Various career development pathways. Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app. Medical Library Access: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates. Our hospital: We proudly provide comprehensive 24/7 emergency care, intensive/critical care and specialized referral veterinary medicine for pet owners and primary veterinary clinics across London and the broader Southwestern Ontario region. Our hospital brings together emergency clinicians, specialists, and passionate technicians who love sharing knowledge as much as providing exceptional care. You’ll be surrounded by encouraging colleagues who are always ready to collaborate, teach, and cheer on your growth. Our Story VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. #VeterinarianJobs #LondonOntarioJobs #ERVetJobs #VCACanada If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

What you’ll do

The veterinarian will handle challenging emergency and critical care cases using advanced diagnostic equipment. Responsibilities include overseeing multiple caseloads and mentoring students, externs, and new graduates.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid DVM degree accredited for practice in Canada. Previous experience in an emergency hospital and completion of an internship in emergency or critical care are preferred.

Benefits

• Bonus
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)
• Paid time off for continuing education
• Vacation
• Sick days
• Personal wellness days
• Annual CE Allowance
• Paid annual certification memberships
• Uniform allowance
• Virtual health care (telemedicine)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Digital wellness tools
• Personal pet care discounts
• Lifestyle perks
• Medical Library Access
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program

Listed skills

• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Emergency Medicine
• Trauma Care
• Critical Care
• Case Management
• Interpersonal Skills
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Team-based Medicine
• Diagnostic Equipment Operation
• Clinical Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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