Veterinarian

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to help launch a surgical program at a growing emergency and referral hospital. You'll work alongside a newly hired Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist to develop specialty services from the ground up—a chance to influence clinical direction and establish best practices as the practice evolves into a premier referral centre.

Located in Langley, BC (just under 3 hours north of Seattle), you're positioned for an active lifestyle combined with big-city culture. Year-round outdoor recreation—hiking, watersports, biking, horseback riding, and skiing—is at your doorstep, with the Cascade Mountains, freshwater lakes, and lush forests as your backyard. When you want urban energy, Vancouver's vibrant food scene, live music, galleries, and laid-back West Coast culture are a short drive away.

The practice is committed to working with you on scheduling that fits your life, not the other way around.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the hospital's growing surgical service
• Perform a wide range of surgical cases in two fully equipped surgical suites
• Collaborate with the Internal Medicine Specialist and emergency team to drive clinical excellence
• Help shape protocols and specialty services as the practice grows
• Deliver high-standard emergency and referral surgical care using state-of-the-art equipment

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Current veterinary license in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain)
• Significant surgical experience and expertise
• Leadership mindset—ability to build and grow a surgical program

Benefits

• $75,000 CAD signing bonus
• Highly competitive base salary with production incentives
• Relocation and immigration support provided
• RRSP matching program
• 401k with employer match
• Comprehensive extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual health and wellness allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (professional counseling services)
• Fully paid continuing education
• Paid licensing and professional membership dues
• Staff pet facilities on-site
• 4 weeks paid vacation
• Generous staff discounts on services and products
• Clear pathway for growth and advancement

About the Practice

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley (AECFV) is an AAHA-accredited, 8,000 sq ft emergency and specialty hospital featuring two surgical suites, 64-slice CT, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house lab, and large blood bank. The practice is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, a network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, bringing together 1,500+ specialized veterinarians delivering care to nearly 2 million pets annually. This gives AECFV access to shared resources, collaborative expertise, and a commitment to evidence-based, compassionate medicine.

The team is actively building referral and specialty services. You'll be joining a growing practice with an interesting and diverse caseload—and the opportunity to help shape its future as a premier referral centre.