Description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Langley, BC | Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley

Are you an emergency veterinarian looking to practice high-quality medicine in a respected, long-established ER hospital while enjoying everything the West Coast has to offer? We'd love to connect.

This role requires a minimum of 2+ years of experience in emergency medicine, including hands-on emergency surgery experience.
Please note: We are not able to mentor or hire under a restricted license at this time.

About AECFV

Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley (AECFV) has proudly served the Lower Mainland for 27 years. Located in Langley, British Columbia, our hospital sits at the intersection of natural beauty and urban convenience while offering easy access to mountains, lakes, forests, and the cultural amenities of nearby Vancouver.

Our Hospital

• AAHA-accredited, 24-hour emergency facility
• Supported by a full-time board-certified Internist
• Provides emergency coverage for 100+ referring general practices
• Home to one of the largest veterinary blood banks in Canada, supporting hospitals across BC
• 8,000 sq ft open-concept hospital designed for efficiency and collaboration
• Advanced diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including:
• Emergency surgery
• Endoscopy
• Ultrasound
• CT imaging
• Busy and diverse caseload-no two shifts are the same

Our Culture

We believe exceptional medicine starts with a supported team. Our leadership prioritizes:

• Ongoing education and professional growth
• Physical, mental, and financial well-being
• Schedules that allow time to rest and recharge

Every team member plays a meaningful role in patient care. We foster a collaborative environment built on respect, inclusion, and kindness-where ideas are shared openly and experience at all levels is valued. While we take our work seriously, we also believe a positive, supportive workplace makes better veterinarians and better outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate and signing bonus, based on experience and scheduled shifts
• Relocation assistance available for full-time candidates
• RRSP matching program
• Comprehensive extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Annual health & wellness allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (professional counseling)
• Fully paid continuing education
• Paid licensing and membership dues
• Paid vacation
• Uniform allowance
• Staff pet facilities & generous discounts on services and products

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an emergency veterinarian
• Proven experience performing emergency surgical procedures
• Eligibility to work without a restricted license
• Strong clinical judgment and collaborative mindset

Relief opportunities are also available. Please reach out for additional details.

Curious to learn more? Visit www.animalemerg.com to see if AECFV could be the right fit for you or email Heather Kelly, LVT at [email protected]

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.