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Associate Veterinarian


Company : Tahvets


Location : Cape Breton,


Created : 2026-03-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Timberlea Animal Hospital, 1866 St Margarets Bay Rd, Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Description Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM 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: - Our People Promise To be a great place to work. - Our Customer Promise To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally. - Our Sustainability Promise To be a force for good. 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. Timberlea Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that provides Timberlea and the surrounding communities tailored services to suit their pets specific medical needs. Our care team of 4 doctors, assisted by an outstanding staff of 4 RVTs, 3 client care specialists and 2 veterinary assistants, strive to deliver the best possible medical care along with exceptional customer service to patients and clients. Each visit is for us a chance to bring a new generation approach to modern veterinary medicine. Clients tend to comment about our compassionate and caring greeting and our concern for patients wellbeing as well as for the clients education: we do our best to make our clients feel completely at ease by being committed, diligent and informative by regularly updating them about their best friend's health and needs. Services offered include: comprehensive physical examinations and consultations, behavioral consultations, surgery (soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgery), preventative and restorative dental care, as well as high quality digital imaging services. We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our incredibly cohesive and supportive team. New graduates are welcome to apply as this is a great mentorship opportunity where you will learn from the best. We provide a positive workplace where team members are friendly to each other, enjoying open and honest communication, positive reinforcement, trust, cooperation, equity, and good worklife balance. You will also enjoy the perks of working in one of the most desirable areas outside the urban core, also notable for its lake views, bars, hiking trails, and more. Timberlea is located on the suburban fringe of the Halifax Regional Municipality in Nova Scotia, along the St. Margaret's Bay Road, and is considered one of the hottest and most desirable neighborhoods to settle in. Come meet Joanne, our four-legged wellness coordinator who is known to steal the heart of anyone who meets her and will never fail to put a smile on your face! Please send your resume to: [email protected] WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED: - Licensed (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in Nova Scotia - Experience and/or keen interest in surgery and dentistry - Passion for what you do every day - Enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude are a must - A strong desire to educate and build solid relationships with clients - Excellent communication skills, both when dealing with clients and team members WHAT WE OFFER: - Balanced schedule (full-time and part-time hours available, closed for lunch, Saturday) - Opportunity to learn handson from our hospitals experienced staff - Access to our network of over 1000 DVMs - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Professional liability coverage - Association dues and VIN membership - Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts - Fairness, respect in the workplace - Opportunity for personal, professional and financial growth ABOUT US: Timberlea Animal Hospital has recently joined the VetStrategy group of clinics. VetStrategy is a 100% Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we place a large focus on communitybased activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base. 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 [email protected]. Timberlea Animal Hospital, 1866 St Margarets Bay Rd, Timberlea, Nova Scotia, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr