Veterinarian, Downtown Animal Hospital

Veterinarian Location

• Toronto,
• ON
• Employment
• Type:
• Full
• Time
• Experience:
• Minimum 1 full year post graduation
• License:
• Full
• License
• Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience
• Position
• Type: Existing position Join a collaborative hospital focused on providing high-quality veterinary care. Downtown Animal Hospital is welcoming a fully licensed Veterinarian to our team. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. We are committed to your ongoing professional development, offering in-house resources, and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise. Our hospitals provide a friendly, team-oriented environment where career growth, clinical excellence, and work-life balance are genuinely supported. Key Responsibilities Hold a valid Veterinarian license permitting practice in Canada Maintain a full schedule of 10 appoints mixed appointments per shift while allowing flexibility to address walk-ins Provide preventative care including; vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, laboratory screening and wellness planning Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment Support senior pets by monitoring health, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care to maintain quality of life Build trusted relationships with pet owners through clear communication and compassionate care Perform routine surgical procedures such as spay and neuter, laceration repair and umbilical hernia Maintain accurate medical records and follow best practices in patient care and hospital protocols Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada (full license) Minimum 1 full year experience post graduation Confident working on your own and performing routine elective surgeries and other common procedures Provide veterinary dental care for dogs and cats, including comprehensive oral examinations, professional dental cleanings with scaling and polishing Comfortable performing dental radiographs and, for experienced clinicians, extractions or other advanced dental procedures A commitment to providing heart-centered care and high-quality veterinary medicine What VCA Canada Offers VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more! Generous compensation and sign-on bonuses RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier! Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips! Comprehensive educational resources in our e-university Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn! Career and leadership opportunities to continue your career path; medical director, medical advisory board, special projects, and other leadership roles Immigration support Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees Referral bonus rewards Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance Paid wellness days 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 About Us: Our hospital is nestled in a renovated old mansion on Church Street, in the heart of Toronto, and close to all amenities. We are a progressive clinic that is both AAHA and Fear-Free Certified. Our loyal patients and pet parents receive compassionate care and support from our friendly, experienced team. Downtown Animal Hospital proudly provides the best for animal care and diagnostics with dental radiographs, a full in-house lab, surgical laser, digital radiographs; and leading the industry in hands-free radiology too! If an energetic, collaborative environment with interesting medical cases is what you are looking for, look no further! Come meet our team!! 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.