Emergency Veterinarian

About the Role

VEG ER for Pets is transforming emergency veterinary medicine with a culture built on mentorship, continuous learning, and genuine support for your growth. As an Emergency Veterinarian, you'll handle any emergency that walks through the door—from routine cases to complex surgeries and exotics—in an open-concept hospital where you're empowered to deliver exceptional care and develop your skills in unexpected directions.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Whitby (Greater Toronto Area). You'll work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis, but the practice invests heavily in creating an environment where you feel valued and equipped to be your best. With unlimited continuing education, a $2,500 annual CE travel stipend, clinical mentorship programs, and flexible scheduling that respects your life outside work, you'll have genuine opportunities to expand your expertise and advance your career in emergency medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Answer medical questions over the phone and provide initial triage guidance
• Perform VEG Triage assessments and lead VEG Spikes (customer-centred protocols ensuring rapid veterinarian access and family presence during care)
• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and gather signalment and presenting complaint history
• Perform investigatory procedures including ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• Diagnose conditions and develop evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic plans
• Communicate directly with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, and aftercare
• Prepare and present treatment estimates to pet owners
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records
• Perform minor and major emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• Educate customers on preventative care and post-treatment management

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Current licence from the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine and a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong emergency surgery skills, particularly soft tissue surgery, and endoscopy experience
• Ability to stand for extended periods, kneel, and work on the floor
• Physical capability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with occasional loud noises and strong or unpleasant odours
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Team-oriented mindset and a positive, solution-focused attitude
• Willingness to work rotating nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $950.21–$1,128.37 per shift
• Potential performance bonus and company RRSP matching program
• 4 weeks vacation annually
• Professional liability insurance coverage
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including extended health coverage and Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited emergency medicine continuing education with no caps
• $2,500 annual travel stipend for CE courses (full-time credentialed staff)
• VEG-created clinical and leadership development programs
• Clinical student loan repayment support
• Transaction bonus opportunity after one year of full-time employment (share in company growth)
• Up to 10 weeks of top-up pay for parental leave
• Flexible work scheduling to balance professional and personal commitments
• Generous staff referral rewards program
• Perks including complimentary scrubs, VEG merchandise, and meals during shifts

About the Practice

VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) was founded in 2014 with a mission to revolutionise emergency veterinary care—for pets, their owners, and the professionals who work here (VEGgies). The practice operates 24/7, 365 days a year across multiple hospital locations with open-concept designs that support collaboration and skill-building across all emergency cases, including exotic animals.

VEG is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The practice actively creates an environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. VEG also complies fully with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodation throughout the recruitment and interview process. Whitby offers excellent access to the Greater Toronto Area's cultural, dining, and recreational opportunities—from Niagara's wineries and outdoor activities to vibrant urban neighbourhoods, making it an ideal location for work and community.