Emergency Veterinarian

About the Role

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is building its ER team and looking for veterinarians who thrive in fast-paced emergency medicine. You'll work on challenging and interesting cases—from trauma to critical care—backed by proper diagnostic equipment and a collaborative medical team that genuinely supports one another. This isn't just about treating cases; it's about being part of a culture where mentoring matters, knowledge-sharing is valued, and your colleagues have your back.

The role is full-time, on-site in London, Ontario, serving the broader Southwestern Ontario region. You'll work in a 24/7 emergency, intensive/critical care, and specialized referral facility alongside encouraging colleagues who are always ready to collaborate and help each other grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical and surgical care across a diverse range of presenting complaints and acuities
• Work collaboratively with specialists, emergency clinicians, and technicians to deliver comprehensive patient care
• Manage multiple caseloads in a dynamic emergency environment
• Mentor students, host externs, and support new graduates in developing their emergency medicine skills
• Contribute to a team-based approach to medicine and hospital operations
• Maintain exceptional communication with pet parents and primary care veterinarians

Requirements

• Valid DVM degree enabling practice in Canada
• 2+ years of emergency hospital experience (preferred but not required)
• Completed internship in emergency or critical care (preferred but not required)
• Board certification (preferred but not required)
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine with a special interest in trauma and critical care
• Commitment to team-based medicine practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues, pet parents, and community
• Dedication to mentoring and supporting junior veterinarians and students

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $150,000–$200,000 depending on experience
• Performance bonus available
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days
• Annual CE allowance
• Flexible benefits (minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility)
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance
• Mental health support: virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools for mindfulness, sleep, and fitness
• Career development pathways and mentorship program for new graduates through VCA Academy
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and wellness app access
• Medical Library Access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more
• Immigration and relocation support available if required

About the Practice

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is a 24/7 facility providing comprehensive emergency care, intensive/critical care, and specialized referral veterinary medicine across London and Southwestern Ontario. The hospital brings together emergency clinicians, specialists, and passionate technicians committed to exceptional care and knowledge-sharing.

The practice is part of VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals with a head office in Calgary, Alberta. VCA Canada has served the veterinary profession for nearly 45 years and became part of Mars Veterinary Health in 2017, strengthening the organization's commitment to veterinary medicine. VCA Canada employs over 4,000 associates across the country and has earned recognition as one of Alberta's Top Employers (2026), Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), and holds 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. The organization is dedicated to delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.