Veterinary Criticalist

Come and join Maritime Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center - our 24,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We seek a Criticalist interested in managing complex cases and collaborating with the local veterinary community and our hospital team. Someone that would like the ability to help build a department from scratch and have a say in choosing equipment would be an asset.

Our vision is to offer the highest quality patient care and client service while providing a supportive culture and collaborative work environment where continual education and advancement of our team are paramount. Your Critical Care service would be supported by Surgery, Internal Medicine, Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, Rehab and a strong 24/7 Emergency team.

Our hospital is fully equipped with everything you need to practice high-quality medicine, including separate canine and feline ICUs, multiple Snyder oxygen kennels, high flow oxygen, comprehensive in-house lab, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, MRI, defibrillator, and invasive blood pressure monitoring capability.

Enjoy life in the Halifax Regional Municipality—where friendly people, a relaxed East Coast lifestyle, and big-city amenities come together. From vibrant festivals, farmers’ markets, and a diverse food scene to stunning beaches, lakes, parks, and year-round outdoor recreation, Halifax offers an exceptional quality of life both in and outside of work.

If interested in discussing this opportunity, along with our competitive salary, signing/relocation bonus, health care, and benefits, please contact Tauri Verhow at ***email_hidden***

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.