Veterinarian

About the Role

Fairfield Animal Hospital, Kelowna's only 24-hour emergency clinic, is seeking a residency-trained veterinarian or board-certified veterinary surgeon to join their fast-paced emergency team. You'll work in a modern, well-equipped facility with access to advanced diagnostics and a collaborative culture that genuinely prioritizes respect and positivity.

Kelowna is known as Canada's Napa Valley—think sun-soaked summers perfect for beach days, fall visits to local wineries, and winter slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The practice is committed to growing into a specialty clinic to better serve the community, giving you the opportunity to develop professionally while maintaining genuine work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency veterinary care in a 24-hour hospital setting
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment including CT, endoscopy, and digital radiology
• Collaborate with a supportive team of specialized veterinarians
• Contribute to the hospital's growth toward specialty services

Requirements

• DVM degree with residency training or board certification
• Valid veterinary licence in British Columbia
• Strong clinical emergency medicine skills

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Annual uniform allowance
• Generous staff discount plan
• Paid professional membership dues and fees
• Paid vacation

About the Practice

Fairfield Animal Hospital is Kelowna's premier 24-hour emergency clinic, equipped with state-of-the-art technology including CT imaging, endoscopy, digital radiology, and an on-site blood bank. The hospital fosters a positive, respectful culture where staff genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Part of Ethos Veterinary Health—a network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America—Fairfield benefits from shared resources and collaborative expertise while maintaining its own identity and local focus. Ethos is committed to evidence-based medicine, advanced technology, and creating rewarding careers for veterinary professionals.