Veterinary Medical Director

Job Description

Come and join Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty center - our new 24,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Our 24-hour Emergency is open and Referral Specialty starts in summer 2024. Our Emergency & Specialty hospital will deliver much-needed care for pets in the greater Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond.

The Medical Director is an experienced veterinarian or specialty veterinarian who will be responsible for ensuring quality patient care is being met throughout the hospital along with driving overall employee satisfaction. This can be achieved by providing coaching and mentorship to our veterinarians and support staff, advocating for team health, and overseeing and creating SOP’s to improve patient care as well as holding doctors and staff accountable to these guidelines. These goals will be achieved by working in collaboration with the doctors, staff, and the leadership team.

Our vision is to offer the highest quality patient care and client service while providing a supportive culture and collaborative work environment where continual education and advancement of our team are paramount. Our DVM team will consist of experienced emergency veterinarians and specialists as we plan to have surgery, internal medicine, exotics, cardiology, radiology, and more.

Enjoy all the benefits of living in the Halifax Regional Municipality: friendly people, a slower-paced east coast lifestyle, and all the amenities of a larger city. This multicultural area boasts several festivals, farmers' markets, live performances, and amazing restaurants and pubs. If spending time outdoors is your thing, we have numerous beautiful beaches, lakes, parks, ski hills, and golf courses.

A specialty veterinarian is preferable for this role, however associate veterinarians with leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jill Taylor Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at Jtaylor@ethosvet.com

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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