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Associate DVM

@ NVA Canada

Truro, Nova Scotia

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Overview

Central Nova Animal Hospital in Truro, Nova Scotia is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for a general companion-animal practice serving mostly dogs and cats, with some exotics. The role offers a varied caseload with surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and therapy, within a team of 7 DVMs and 7 RVTs.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide general companion-animal medicine and surgery
  • Perform dentistry and diagnostic imaging
  • Manage a varied caseload with room for clinical interests
  • See exotic patients when interested

Requirements summary:

  • Veterinary degree (DVM)
  • Experience or newer graduate status welcome
  • Interest in collaborative team practice

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Employer posting date
2026-10-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-11
Source record updated
2026-10-13

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Job details

DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyVeterinary medicine

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Full company description

We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.

LinkedIn followers
10,330
People associated on LinkedIn
181
Reported office locations
  • 1115 North Service Rd W, Unit 2, Oakville, Ontario L6M 2V9, CA
Other recorded names
  • NVA Canada
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We partner with pet parents to give every pet their best life. Every day, at every stage. Their best life is your best life.

FieldValue
IndustryVeterinary Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersOakville, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
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Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Truro, Nova Scotia

Looking for a practice where you can do great medicine, keep growing your skills, and actually enjoy the people you work with?


Central Nova Animal Hospital in Truro, Nova Scotia is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join the team!


Central Nova is a well-established companion-animal hospital that has been serving the community since 1987. The practice primarily sees dogs and cats, with the added variety of some exotic patients including rabbits, ferrets, small rodents, and the occasional reptile or bird. Central Nova Animal Hospital


If you love having access to a broad range of medicine, there is lots to sink your teeth into here. The hospital offers preventive care, dentistry, diagnostic ultrasound, radiography, in-house laboratory services, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, acupuncture and laser therapy. Central Nova is also AAHA accredited and participates in Fear Free and Cat Friendly initiatives.


Why Central Nova?

  • A collaborative and experienced team that includes 7 DVM's and 7 RVT's!
  • Interesting, varied caseload with room to develop your own clinical interests
  • Advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities within a general practice setting
  • Opportunity to see some exotics if that interests you
  • A long-standing and established client base
  • Located in Truro — a central Nova Scotia community with easy access to Halifax, the airport, the Bay of Fundy and the rest of the province.

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for your next chapter or a newer graduate looking for a team where you can continue building your confidence and skills, we’d love to have a conversation.


Interested? Let’s chat!

Reach out to Jen MacEachern @ [email protected] to learn more about the hospital, the team and what an opportunity at Central Nova could look like for you.


Come for the medicine. Stay for the team. Build a career you actually enjoy.

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At NVA Canada, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

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NVA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.

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