Managing Veterinarian

About the Role

Baywood Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role that goes beyond clinical work. You'll mentor a talented team of veterinarians and support staff, establish protocols that reflect your professional values, and create a collaborative environment where both patients and people thrive. This is your chance to influence practice direction, drive clinical excellence, and help your colleagues grow while maintaining the personalized, compassionate care that defines the practice.

Located just outside Barrie, Ontario, this AAHA-accredited companion animal practice combines modern facilities with a genuine commitment to inclusive, welcoming medicine. You'll have the autonomy to shape how the team works, pursue specialized interests, and access paid continuing education to keep your skills sharp.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of veterinarians and support staff
• Establish and uphold high medical, ethical, and professional standards
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and patient-first culture
• Drive clinical excellence and innovation while maintaining personalized care
• Shape protocols and practice direction in alignment with your professional vision

Requirements

• Veterinary degree (DVM) with current Ontario veterinary licence
• Proven leadership experience and a passion for mentoring
• Strong clinical foundation and commitment to high-quality, ethical medicine
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative team relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $120,000–$160,000 based on experience
• Leadership bonuses
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• RRSP matching
• Paid vacation
• Continuing education allowance
• Modern facility with surgical suite, in-house lab, digital radiography, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and more
• Professional autonomy to develop protocols and pursue specialized interests

About the Practice

Baywood Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service companion animal practice with AAHA accreditation. The team is committed to high-quality medicine delivered in a welcoming, inclusive environment where lasting client relationships and thoughtful guidance go hand-in-hand with gold-standard care.

Based just outside Barrie, the practice offers access to a vibrant community with excellent outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighbourhoods, and a welcoming local lifestyle—all within reach of greater Toronto.