Locum Veterinarian

About the Role

Englehart Animal Hospital is seeking a Locum Veterinarian to join their collaborative team in this charming, family-oriented community. This is a replacement position offering flexible scheduling and the chance to work with a passionate group of technicians and veterinarians who genuinely support one another.

You'll deliver high-quality, compassionate care across a diverse caseload: wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, surgery, and emergency medicine. The hospital runs its own in-house diagnostics and is equipped with modern facilities and advanced technology. Your clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, and commitment to excellence will thrive in an environment that values both quality medicine and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical veterinary care with a focus on compassionate, high-quality medicine
• Perform wellness exams, surgical procedures, and emergency care
• Collaborate with the in-house laboratory and diagnostic team
• Mentor and work alongside skilled veterinary technicians
• Support client education and preventive care initiatives
• Participate in the hospital's integrated services including dentistry and rehabilitation

Requirements

• Valid General Veterinary License in Ontario (or eligible to obtain at time of application)
• DVM degree
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supportive team

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling as a locum position
• Networking and knowledge exchange with veterinarians across VetCare practices
• Access to continued investments in new technologies, advanced diagnostics, and modern facilities
• Competitive pay: $130,000–$160,000 annually
• Opportunity to book a coffee chat with the team to learn more before committing

About the Practice

Englehart Animal Hospital has grown from a home-based practice in the 1980s to a comprehensive, modern animal hospital established in its current location in 2006. The hospital offers a full spectrum of services: wellness care, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, and emergency medicine.

The practice is part of VetCare, a proudly Canadian veterinary network with roots in Vancouver and teams across the country. VetCare blends the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise and mentorship of a larger community, providing operational support and recruitment efforts to strengthen veterinary care nationwide. Englehart itself is a small, welcoming community where you'll enjoy the perks of genuine local connection — think VIP parking everywhere and a genuine sense of belonging.