Emergency Veterinarian, London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

Emergency Veterinarian

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Level: Experienced, 2+ years post-graduation

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $150,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience

Signing Bonus Available

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is welcoming experienced Veterinarians (DVMs) to join our growing Emergency team in London, Ontario.

Life at London Regional

As part of our Emergency Veterinarian team, your impact is at the heart of everything we do! We are here to support you with the collaborative team environment and exciting, diverse cases you need to truly thrive, grow, and make a difference.

• Collaborate alongside our specialists: You will work daily with our incredible team of board-certified specialists. This means you always have strong collaborative backup and extensive expertise to draw upon when navigating complex emergency cases.
• The best of both worlds under one roof: Our London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital brings specialty and emergency care together. It is a vibrant, fast-paced environment where we deliver seamless care to pets from London and across Southwestern Ontario.
• An absolute passion for advanced care: We love staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine! You will have access to advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, all backed by a dedicated team that is truly passionate about outstanding patient care.
  
  

What You Bring

• A valid DVM degree that qualifies you to practise in Canada.
• 2+ years of previous experience handling and overseeing multiple caseloads in an emergency hospital (preferred but not required).
• Completed an internship in emergency or critical care (preferred but not required)
• Genuine passion for emergency medicine and a special interest in Trauma/Critical Care.
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with colleagues, pet parents, and the community.
• You love sharing your knowledge and take pride in mentoring students, hosting externs, and helping new graduates thrive.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role. Immigration and relocation support if required.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week to be eligible, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app.
• Medical Library Access: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.

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About Us

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.