VCA Animal Hospitals·Newmarket, Ontario
Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care to patients within a 24-hour emergency department. Collaborate with specialists and sister hospitals to ensure comprehensive patient treatment and client service.
The emergency team works on a rotational schedule, including overnight and weekend shifts. This allows for even distribution of the shifts and an overall improved hospital experience. Our specialists also participate in providing after hours support to our emergency team. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We pride ourselves on our team-centred philosophy towards patient care and client service. Our interdepartmental collaboration is fundamental to who we are. You will be supported by our entire team of specialists, ER veterinarians and support staff. What We Can Offer You RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program! VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more! VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn! Career and leadership opportunities Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees Referral bonus rewards Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time Employee assistance programs E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care Professional liability insurance coverage Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives 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. VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance please let us know. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
Candidates should be veterinarians with previous emergency experience preferred and completion of an internship program considered an asset. Must be able to work a rotational schedule including overnights and weekends.
Market context
Emergency veterinarian roles in Ontario are typically driven by ongoing demand for after-hours and urgent care coverage, especially in referral settings. Competition often centers on prior emergency experience, comfort with rotational overnights and weekends, and readiness for fast-paced case management. If you are considering this role, review the schedule expectations closely and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save time when comparing openings.
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