Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Dundas Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their mixed-animal practice in Winchester. This is an opportunity to practice individualized, relationship-centered medicine in a rural community where clients know you by name and trust your expertise. You'll work alongside a dedicated team that prioritizes compassion and partnership over rushed appointments.

The practice serves companion animals, equine patients, and farm animals across Winchester, North Dundas County, and Eastern Ontario. Every treatment plan is tailored to the unique needs and lifestyle of each patient — your clinical judgment and genuine connection with clients will be valued every single day. You'll have flexible scheduling options that respect your work-life balance, and you'll be part of a close-knit community where your work truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to companion animals, equine, and farm animal patients
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's unique needs and lifestyle
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, educating and empowering them as partners in their pet's care
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure compassionate, thoughtful medical decision-making
• Contribute to a supportive practice culture rooted in mentorship and shared learning

Requirements

• Licensed or eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Ontario
• Genuine commitment to high-quality, individualized veterinary care
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Collaborative spirit and enthusiasm for continuing education
• Experience with mixed-animal practice preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance
• VIN membership included
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional liability coverage paid by employer
• Paid licensing dues
• Discounts on medical services and pet supplies
• Access to VetStrategy network of over 1,500 DVMs across Canada for mentorship and professional support

About the Practice

Dundas Veterinary Services is a full-service mixed-animal practice serving Winchester, North Dundas County, and Eastern Ontario. As a long-standing cornerstone of this close-knit rural community, the practice is known for genuinely getting to know every patient and family. Their approach is rooted in compassion, individualized medicine, and authentic partnership with clients.

The practice is part of VetStrategy, a Canada-wide network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners. VetStrategy's values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Working with VetStrategy means access to resources, mentorship, and professional development across a network of over 1,500 veterinarians while maintaining the community-focused culture of your local practice.