Managing Veterinarian

About the Role

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to step into leadership while staying connected to the medicine you love? LeGallais is seeking a Managing DVM to provide medical direction, mentor fellow veterinarians, and help shape the future of this well-established Aurora practice.

You'll work a four-day week with just one Saturday per month and no on-call duties — a schedule designed to honour work-life balance while keeping you clinically engaged. This is an opportunity to influence both medicine and people, working alongside a cohesive team of five DVMs and experienced support staff in a modern, fully paperless hospital.

Aurora sits just north of Toronto, offering easy access to the GTA while maintaining a welcoming community feel.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain consistent standards of care across the DVM team; lead by example in delivering exceptional patient and client care
• Support appropriate treatment planning, medical documentation, client communication, and patient follow-up
• Monitor medical quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Support veterinarians in managing medically complex cases and navigating clinical challenges
• Address medically related client concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound clinical judgment
• Mentor and coach associate veterinarians based on their individual interests and development goals
• Support ongoing clinical education and encourage DVMs to pursue areas of professional interest
• Participate in recruitment and interviewing of new veterinary team members
• Partner with the Hospital Manager to cultivate a supportive, respectful workplace and promote collaboration between veterinarians and support staff
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager and NVA leadership on hospital performance, efficiency, scheduling, budgeting, and policy development
• Contribute to sustainable hospital growth while maintaining focus on quality medicine and patient care

Requirements

• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to delegate tasks and achieve results with hospital team members
• Confident and effective decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to lead employees through coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating
• Strong time and task management skills
• Professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
• Experience and comfort with medical leadership

Benefits

• Four-day work week with just one Saturday per month
• No on-call requirements
• Competitive compensation: $70–$80 per hour based on experience
• Leadership bonuses
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP contributions
• Continuing education days and allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Staff discounts
• VIN and Plumbs memberships
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

About the Practice

LeGallais Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Aurora community since 1999. This full-service general practice provides compassionate, high-quality care to cats, dogs, and pocket pets. The hospital combines a collaborative team culture with modern facilities, advanced technology, and a strong commitment to professional development. The practice is part of the NVA Canada network, which brings shared resources and best practices while maintaining the hospital's independent, community-focused character.

The facility features five spacious exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite, dedicated dental suite, ultrasound and advanced diagnostics, IDEXX laboratory systems, and CoVet AI technology for streamlined medical documentation. The diverse caseload includes strong capabilities in soft-tissue surgery and dentistry, offering clinical variety and room to pursue your interests.