Veterinarian Neurologist, Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre

Veterinarian Neurologist

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Come and enjoy the quality of life on the West Coast, the Coastal Mountains, warm weather and beautiful scenery!

Department: Neurology

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule: to be determined with the qualified candidate

Compensation: $180,000 to $250,000 CAD plus additional rewards

Experience: Boarded or eligible

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is welcoming a Board Certified Veterinary Neurologist to join our specialty referral (internal medicine, critical care, surgery, radiology, ophthalmology & oncology) and 24-hour emergency practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a positive, collegial demeanour, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for collaboration with specialists and emergency doctors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Patient Care: Manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality care for a wide range of neurological cases, with a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for each patient

• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, clearly communicating updates on their pets' progress, treatment plans, and next steps with empathy and professionalism

• Team Collaboration: Actively support and foster our team-based medicine approach by collaborating closely with specialty services, technicians, and fellow veterinary associates

• Medical Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely medical records to support continuity of care and ensure compliance with best practices

• Schedule Management: Monitor and coordinate appointment schedules in partnership with your specialty service administrator. Ensure appointments are confirmed with clients, adjust as needed for cancellations, and prioritize scheduling for urgent cases

• Referring Community Engagement: Engage with the referring veterinary community every quarter to share knowledge, strengthen relationships, and provide updates on services, learnings and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Neurology Residency: Completion of a recognized Neurology residency program

• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Veterinary Neurology (ACVIM or ECVN)

• Veterinary Credentials: DVM (or equivalent) with eligibility for licensure in the province of British Columbia

• Client-Centred Care: A strong commitment to delivering exceptional client service, driven by a genuine compassion for pets and their families

• Mentorship & Leadership: Skilled in mentoring and guiding junior veterinary professionals, contributing to a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

What we can offer you

• Generous compensation model

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles

• Relocation assistance; Immigration support

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• Wellness, we care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates

• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance

• Paid wellness days

• Paid sick days

• Paid vacation time

• Employee assistance program

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

• Great team to work with!

About Us

As a member of VCA Canada, VAERC is a rapidly growing Emergency and Specialty Hospital with a robust Imaging Center (CT, MRI, C-Arm, and Radiography). VAERC has had a 4 decade presence in Vancouver and we moved to our state of the art facility in July 2016. Our 12500 square foot hospital is well equipped with the technology one would expect in a specialty practice.

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.

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