Veterinarian, ER, London Regional Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital

Veterinarian, DVM Location: London, Ontario, Canada Department: Emergency BONUS: Yes Employment Type: Full-time Job Status: Existing Compensation: $150,000 to $200,000 depending on experience IMMIGRATION AND RELOCATION SUPPORT (if required)

London Regional Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital is welcoming Veterinarians to join our growing ER team in London, Ontario.

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will thrive in our dynamic environment that offers many opportunities to work on challenging and interesting cases. Cases that are supported with the proper diagnostic equipment and a committed medical team.

What You Bring

• A valid DVM degree, enabling practice 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 your colleagues, pet parents and 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.

Benefits:

• Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, 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.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• 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 hospital

We proudly provide comprehensive 24/7 emergency care, intensive/critical care and specialized referral veterinary medicine for pet owners and primary veterinary clinics across London and the broader Southwestern Ontario region.

Our hospital brings together emergency clinicians, specialists, and passionate technicians who love sharing knowledge as much as providing exceptional care.

You’ll be surrounded by encouraging colleagues who are always ready to collaborate, teach, and cheer on your growth.

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.