Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Picture wrapping up a rewarding day of medicine and heading straight to the riverfront or local café without a pager in your pocket. Douglas Animal Hospital offers exactly that kind of lifestyle — busy enough to stay engaged, supportive enough to actually enjoy your team, and strategically located just minutes from downtown Fredericton's energy.

You'll be joining a well-equipped small animal practice that values compassionate care as much as clinical excellence. The team actively encourages professional growth while respecting the work-life balance that matters to you. Best of all? No on-call duties and no weekend rotations — your evenings and days off are genuinely yours.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a recent graduate eager to make an impact, there's room for your skills and personality here.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate small animal veterinary care
• Collaborate with a supportive team on clinical cases and patient management
• Utilize modern diagnostic and surgical facilities including digital radiography, dental suite, and in-house laboratory
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture

Requirements

• Valid DVM/veterinary licence (or equivalent qualification recognized in Canada)
• Passion for small animal medicine and compassionate patient care
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Modern facility with digital radiography, dental suite, and in-house laboratory
• Flexible schedule with no on-call duties and no weekend rotations
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Culture of professional growth and work-life balance
• Access to NVA Canada's diversity and inclusion initiatives

About the Practice

Douglas Animal Hospital is a busy, well-equipped small animal practice in Fredericton, NB, part of NVA Canada — a network committed to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where every team member can reach their full potential. The practice combines modern clinical capabilities with genuine team culture, serving the Fredericton community with high standards of care.

Fredericton itself offers a unique blend of small-town warmth and growing-city energy. Minutes from downtown, you'll find excellent trails, a vibrant riverfront, and a thriving local café and restaurant scene — all waiting for you after work.