DVM Wanted: Build the Future of Community Medicine in Dartmouth!
Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital
Tartan Tails has opened the doors to our beautiful, new, purpose-built hospital in Dartmouth, and we’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our growing team.
This is your chance to practice great medicine while making a meaningful difference for animals and families in our community.
Our Accessible Care Focus
Accessible Care means delivering high-quality veterinary medicine in a way that is practical, respectful, and compassionate—without judgment and without assuming every family can pursue the most expensive option. At Tartan Tails, Accessible Care is supported through:
What is the Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine?
The Spectrum of Care model ensures patients receive high-quality, individualized medicine while recognizing that not all clients can pursue gold-standard or specialty-level care. At Tartan Tails, this means:
What We Offer
Your work at Tartan Tails helps support the lifesaving mission of the Nova Scotia SPCA, meaning every patient you care for helps animals across the province. That’s medicine with purpose.
Be Part of Something Bigger
We believe in Accessible Care, eliminating barriers through practicing within standard operating procedures, and fostering a culture of change and learning.
Working at Tartan Tails means being part of a province-wide effort to help pets stay with the families who love them. If you want a role that blends hands-on animal care, teamwork, community impact, and meaningful connection, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We’re Looking For
How to Apply
Nova Scotia SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, or disability. Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We encourage applicants to self-identify.
Interested applicants are asked to submit their resume and cover letter to resumes@spcans.ca with “DVM – TT Dartmouth” in the subject line.
