Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We bring this to life through three promises:
Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Emergency Veterinarian - Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre
$160,000-$200,000 annually | Up to $50,000 Bonus Package | Unlimited CE
Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre is looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our dedicated team as we continue to rebuild and grow our hospital in Nanaimo, BC.
A Team That Cares About Its Community
What makes this team truly special is their unwavering dedication to the animals and people in their community.
The hospital is committed to providing accessible urgent care to pets across the region, with current operating hours of 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.
The hospital also has strong connections with the local animal welfare community and supports organizations including local rescues, the SPCA, CAT NAP, and the Victoria Humane Society.
As a trusted veterinary hospital serving Central, Mid, and North Vancouver Island and the surrounding islands, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community while caring for a diverse range of patients.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a veterinarian who is confident managing emergency and urgent care cases and wants to be part of building something special.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team while managing complex medical and surgical cases and continuing to develop your skills in a supportive environment.
Our spacious, modern hospital is equipped with:
Compensation & Support
We want to make relocating to Nanaimo and joining our team as easy as possible.
Up to $50,000 Bonus Package
We are excited to offer an up to $50,000 total bonus package, which may include a combination of:
Details can be discussed based on the successful candidate’s circumstances and experience.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
We believe learning never stops. Our Medical Director genuinely enjoys teaching and is passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting the team, and creating opportunities for professional development.
We offer unlimited CE opportunities, including conferences, hands-on training, and online courses. Our DVMs and RVTs are also supported in completing RECOVER CPR certification, including coverage for recertification.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your emergency skills, develop your surgical abilities, explore imaging, or expand into another area of medicine, we encourage curiosity and continued growth. You’ll have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced team members, ask questions, build confidence, and continue developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Why Nanaimo?
Nanaimo offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the amenities of a growing city with unparalleled access to the outdoors.
Surrounded by ocean, forests, and mountains, Nanaimo is a destination for year-round recreation, including boating, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and skiing at nearby Mount Washington.
The community is family-oriented and known for its welcoming, laid-back West Coast lifestyle. Residents enjoy a mild coastal climate, excellent schools, and easy access to parks, beaches, and nature.
Located just over an hour from Victoria, with direct ferry and air connections to Vancouver, Nanaimo offers the perfect balance of small-city living and access to larger urban centres.
With its stunning natural beauty, strong sense of community, and outstanding work-life balance, Nanaimo is an ideal place to live, work, and build a long-term career.
Join Us
Joining Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre is a unique opportunity to help rebuild a growing hospital while practicing high-quality medicine alongside dedicated professionals.
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where you can make a difference to the pets and people of Vancouver Island, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested in learning more?
Apply today or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@vetstrategy.com.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.
