Locum Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description

Are you an experienced emergency veterinarian looking for a locum opportunity to practice within one of the most well-respected, long-established ERs in one of the most beautiful places in North America? If so we want to talk to you!

For this position we require 3+ years of experience as an emergency veterinarian, and experience providing emergency surgery. Please note: We are unable to mentor or hire on a restricted license at this time.

AECFV has been a well-respected emergency practice for 27 years. Located in Langley in the southern west coast of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, our location is perfect if you enjoy an active lifestyle combined with big city culture. Mountains, freshwater lakes, and lush forests provide you with an abundance of indoor and outdoor activities to suit every lifestyle.

OUR HOSPITAL

AECFV is an AAHA accredited 24-hour emergency facility that is continually striving for innovation and growth. We provide coverage for more than 100 referring general practices. We are proud to have one of the largest blood banks in Canada. A project that started almost 25 years ago to ensure we had blood products for our own patients, now ensures all veterinary hospitals in BC have access!

Our beautiful, open concept 8,000 sq ft hospital is equipped with everything to provide comprehensive, gold-standard emergency care. With our busy caseload, you will have the opportunity to perform emergency surgeries, endoscopy, ultrasound, and CT procedures. No two days are the same here! Additionally, we are thrilled to have a board-certified Internist starting with us summer 2025.

CULTURE

Our management team understands that continued education, physical and mental health, financial security along with sufficient time to unwind is vital to a stimulating and sustainable career. We want you to be the best you can be! Every member of our team is invaluable. Without a good team, we cannot provide the level of care our patients deserve. While we take patient care very seriously, we hold fast to our sense of family, fun and community by cultivating a culture of respect, kindness, and inclusion. At AECFV, we work as a team and the knowledge of all peer levels is respected. We value the unique experiences all our team members can contribute to our hospital and encourage collaboration on cases.

COMPENSATION

• Generous hourly rate

QUALIFICATIONS

You must have 3+ years of experience as an emergency veterinarian, and proven experience performing emergency surgery. We are unable to mentor or hire on a restricted license at this time.

Are we right for each other? Find out more at www.animalemerg.com.

Please send your CV to Heather Kelly at heather.kelly@ethosvet.com if you are interested in this outstanding opportunity.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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Location:

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

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