Emergency Veterinarian

West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital-WAVES, 947 Langford Parkway, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Req #4687
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
 
We bring this to life through three promises:
  • Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
  • Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
  • Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.
Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
 
You were made to save animals, we take care of the rest.

 

Victoria, BC 

947 Langford Parkway 

Victoria, BC V9B 0A5 

Position: Associate Emergency Veterinarian 

Salary: 140,000-170,000  

 

 

 

West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital (WAVES) is an emergency and multi-specialty hospital located in the heart of the West Shore of Vancouver Island, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Victoria. If you love the outdoors and are looking for year-round recreation opportunities with a flexible schedule, then this is the place for you! 

WAVES offers 24/7 care alongside boarded specialists in critical care, surgery, internal medicine, neurology, and interventional radiology/endoscopy. The beautiful newer 9,700 sq foot hospital features an in-house lab, dedicated ICU, digital radiology, ultrasound, MRI, in-house CT, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, underwater treadmill, and 3 fully equipped surgical suites. We are equipped to handle high acuity cases from all over Vancouver Island. 

Previous ER experience, especially internship training, is an asset, or veterinarians with 2+ years of GP clinical experience. Shift work including overnights, weekends, and holidays will be required in order to offer 24/7 emergency coverage. Overall, the position offers flexibility in scheduling and allows for ample time to spend with family or pursue hobbies.   

About Us 

Westcoast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital (WAVES) is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics. VetStrategy is a 100% Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we place a large focus on community-based activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base. 

As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, exceptional personal pet policy, great health benefits and access to our network of over 1000 DVMs!    

To apply please use the application link or email Amy.Zuchetto@Vetstrategy.com 

 

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.  

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