About this role

This is emergency medicine the way it should feel. You’ll be the clinical leader on the floor, managing everything from the first phone call through triage, diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical intervention. The caseload is broad and genuinely stimulating, spanning routine emergencies through to complex soft-tissue surgeries, endoscopic procedures, and exotic presentations.

What makes this role different is the system around you. VEG’s triage model is designed so patients see a doctor immediately, removing the bottleneck that causes so much frustration in traditional ERs. You’ll have the diagnostic tools to move quickly and confidently, and the team support to focus on what you do best.

• Immediate Clinical Impact: Assess, diagnose, and treat a diverse emergency caseload from the moment you step onto the floor.
• Surgical Autonomy: Perform both minor and major emergency surgeries, including soft-tissue and endoscopic procedures, with real confidence in your support system.
• Client Communication: Guide pet owners through diagnosis and treatment options with empathy and clarity, turning high-stress moments into trust.
• Collaborative Diagnosis: Leverage advanced imaging, bloodwork, and investigative tools within a team that values shared clinical thinking.

About you

You’re a veterinarian who finds genuine fulfillment in the intensity and unpredictability of emergency medicine. You don’t just tolerate the pace, you’re energized by it. You bring strong surgical hands (particularly in soft-tissue and endoscopy), sharp diagnostic instincts, and the kind of calm, clear communication that reassures clients in their most anxious moments.

Beyond the clinical skill set, you’re someone who lifts the people around you. You contribute to the culture as much as the caseload. You’re curious, open to learning, and comfortable both leading and leaning on your team when the situation calls for it.

Requirements:

• DVM degree (or equivalent)
• Licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
• Confidence in emergency surgery, with a particular interest in soft-tissue and endoscopy
• Comfort working a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 kg independently

Our offer

VEG’s compensation philosophy is built around transparency and genuine investment in your career and life outside the hospital.

• Competitive Base Salary with bonus potential
• Company RRSP Matching Program
• 4 Weeks Vacation
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, wellness, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Unlimited ER-Focused CE plus a $2,500/year travel stipend to pursue it
• Clinical Student Loan Repayment support
• Parental Leave Top-Up of up to 10 weeks
• Flexible Scheduling designed to protect your life outside work
• Transaction Bonus eligibility after one year of full-time employment
• Generous Referral Rewards and everyday perks including scrubs, meals, and team events

We’re also happy to explore other remuneration structures that better suit your individual needs, something we’d welcome discussing as the conversation develops.