Emergency and urgent care veterinarian

The emergency and urgent care veterinarian has primary care responsibility; providing high-quality emergency and urgent care to small and exotic animals presenting to a veterinary teaching hospital. This role focuses on timely case management, effective collaboration with specialists, and clear communication with clients and referring veterinarians.

This position involves active supervision, instruction of senior veterinary students during clinical rotations, working with interns and contributing to hands-on learning in an emergency care setting. The veterinarian supports hospitalized patient care while maintaining accurate medical documentation and fostering a positive, team-oriented clinical environment.

• Provides high-quality care to client-owned animals presenting for emergency or urgent treatment.
• Oversees and delivers high-quality care to hospitalized patients in an acute care setting within a referral teaching hospital.
• Promotes clear, effective communication among team members and across services in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Builds and maintains strong professional relationships with clients, referring veterinarians, technicians and other clinicians.
• Maintains accurate, timely and comprehensive medical records.
• Provides educational opportunities and mentors veterinary technicians, veterinary students and postgraduate veterinarians — including rotating clinical interns.
• Delivers feedback and completes formal assessments and grading for veterinary students in emergency and urgent care rotations.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.  
• Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.  
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community, actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others, and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity, respect and non-judgment.  
• Undertakes related duties, as assigned, consistent with the nature of the position.  

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Licensed (or able to obtain licensing) with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA).
• Advanced training in emergency medicine is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience or an internship.
• Experience in clinical instruction, teaching or mentorship is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective organizational and time management capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.

• Closing date: Sept. 17, 2026
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Successful candidate will also receive a clinical supplement for on call/after-hours clinical work in the amount of $300 per pay period or $7,200 per year. Comprehensive benefit package provided; overview and plan summary can be found here. 

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Status: Term is one year with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $87,266.00 to $145,353.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 3
Posted Date: 8/6/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 at 6:00 p.m. CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On campus