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Associate Veterinarian

J868709 Dartmouth Nova Scotia USD110K - USD135K / Year

This privately owned, proudly Canadian, state-of-the-art practice serving the Dartmouth community.

• Associate Veterinarian Privately Owned, Low-Stress Handling Certified Practice
• Location: Dartmouth, NS
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Salary: $110,000- $135,000 per year

As a Low Stress Handling® Silver Certified Facility, they prioritize gentle techniques, fear-free practices, and high-quality medicine. The hospital was custom-designed to provide a safe, welcoming, and calm environment for patients, clients, and our team. The team believes in continuous growth and dedicate time to training every month.

Why Join The Team?
Independent & Locally Owned: Enjoy collaborative medicine and supportive leadership without corporate rigidity.
Low-Stress Culture: They value animal welfare, low-stress handling techniques, and strong patient relationships.
Modern Equipment & Facilities: Access to up-to-date diagnostic tools, surgical suite, digital radiography, and modern software.
Bilingual Environment: They serve a diverse community and welcome English and French language skills.
Work-Life Balance: Generous shift scheduling and paid time off to ensure you enjoy living and working in Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate, comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals.
Practice low-stress handling and gentle patient care techniques during check-ups, diagnostics, and procedures.
Build trusting, informative partnerships with pet parents regarding nutrition, preventative care, and treatment plans.
Perform routine surgeries, soft-tissue procedures, and dental treatments.
Maintain complete and accurate digital medical records.
Collaborate effectively with our dedicated technicians and client support team.

Qualifications & Skills
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent recognized degree.
Licensure: Eligible for or currently holds a valid license with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA).
Experience: All experience levels are welcome to apply, including confident new graduates.
Skills: Excellent communication, a compassionate demeanor, and a commitment to low-stress handling principles.
Bilingualism (English / French) is considered a valuable asset.

Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance incentive/bonus structure
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance & paid CE days off
Coverage of professional dues
Generous personal pet care discounts
Paid vacation and personal time off
Monthly paid team training & career development

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, low-stress veterinary care in a warm, team-centered environment, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Professional Development Assistance, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k