Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Ready to trade the hustle and bustle for a role where flexibility meets purpose? Simcoe Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to be part of a compassionate, collaborative team without sacrificing their personal life. You'll work alongside a tenured team that practices team medicine—meaning shared responsibility, improved efficiency, and genuinely better patient outcomes.

Your practice will be nestled just 15 minutes from Lake Erie's sandy beaches, with easy access to beautiful hiking and biking trails (including the stunning 11 km Lynn Valley Trail connecting Simcoe to Port Dover). This is a community on the rise, and the practice is growing with it—so you'll have the chance to expand your skills as the hospital invests in new technology and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate veterinary care across a range of small animal cases
• Work collaboratively with the team to optimize patient care and practice efficiency
• Build strong, educational relationships with clients
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the practice
• Stay current with best practices and emerging veterinary medicine

Requirements

• Provincial DVM licence or eligibility to obtain one
• Genuine passion for veterinary medicine
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude
• Strong desire to educate clients and build lasting professional relationships
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Signing bonus, retention bonus, and relocation bonus
• Competitive salary plus bonus potential ($110,000–$140,000 CAD annually)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous CE allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Professional membership dues covered
• VIN membership
• Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts
• RRSP/TFSA matching

About the Practice

Simcoe Animal Hospital is Norfolk County's longest-established veterinary practice, now part of VetStrategy—a network of Canadian veterinary clinics united by a shared mission: healthy animals, happy owners. The practice is guided by three core promises: being a great place to work, delivering world-class local veterinary care, and being a force for good in the community. Their values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—shape everything they do.

The team is experienced and stable, using collaborative team medicine to maximize efficiency and patient outcomes. The hospital is actively expanding alongside a growing community, with ongoing investment in modern technology and staff training. Located in scenic Norfolk County with direct access to outdoor recreation and a vibrant local lifestyle, this is a practice built for veterinarians who want to thrive professionally and personally.