Emergency Veterinarian – Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital
Salary: $87 - $116 per hour | Full-time | Emergency & Specialty Medicine | Kanata, Ontario
Are you an Emergency Veterinarian looking for a collaborative team, access to a wide range of veterinary specialties, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families?
Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital in Kanata, Ontario, is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. We offer a collaborative environment where emergency medicine and specialty care come together, giving our team opportunities to work through challenging cases, share knowledge, and provide exceptional patient care.
Whether you're an experienced emergency veterinarian or looking to continue developing your skills in emergency medicine, we'd love to connect with you!
Why Capital City?
At Capital City, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with great people.
Founded by local veterinary specialists, our hospital was built around a shared commitment to high-quality patient care, evidence-based medicine, education, and collaboration. Our emergency team works alongside a diverse group of veterinary specialists, creating opportunities to consult, learn, and develop treatment plans together.
We understand that emergency medicine can be demanding, and having a supportive team makes a difference. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a workplace where team members can ask questions, share ideas, and learn from one another.
We're passionate about providing excellent care to our patients while supporting the people who make that care possible.
What You'll Do
As an Emergency Veterinarian, you'll play an important role in assessing and treating patients with urgent and critical medical needs while working closely with our emergency team and specialty services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Triage, assess, stabilize, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with emergency and urgent medical conditions
Develop diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
Perform emergency procedures and manage hospitalized patients as required
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings
Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about diagnoses, treatment options, prognoses, and costs
Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, fellow emergency veterinarians, and specialists to coordinate patient care
Seek specialty consultation when appropriate and support continuity of care through effective case handovers
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure clear communication with referring veterinarians
Contribute to a positive team culture focused on collaboration, learning, and excellent patient outcomes
Specialty Collaboration & Advanced Medicine
One of the advantages of working at Capital City is the opportunity to collaborate with a broad range of veterinary specialists.
Our hospital offers specialty services in areas including:
Internal Medicine
Surgery and Surgical Oncology
Medical Oncology
Cardiology
Diagnostic Imaging
Anesthesia
Dentistry
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
This multidisciplinary environment provides opportunities to discuss complex cases, coordinate care, and draw on the expertise of colleagues across different specialties.
For emergency veterinarians, access to specialty support can be particularly valuable when managing challenging presentations and determining the best next steps for patients.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
We believe veterinary medicine is a lifelong learning process, and we want our team members to have opportunities to continue growing.
Capital City's collaborative environment encourages case discussions, knowledge sharing, and learning from colleagues with different areas of expertise. We welcome veterinarians who are enthusiastic about emergency medicine and interested in developing their clinical skills.
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