Veterinarian, DVM

About the Role

Birchmount Animal Hospital is welcoming a Veterinarian, DVM to its Scarborough team, where you'll build lasting relationships with pet parents while delivering compassionate, high-quality medicine. This is a full-time associate position offering a sustainable work-life balance—you'll enjoy flexible availability across weekdays, evenings, and rotating Saturday shifts, allowing you genuine downtime to recharge.

Your week will blend routine soft-tissue surgery, preventative dentistry, wellness screenings, and comprehensive patient care. You'll work closely with talented RVTs and support staff who genuinely collaborate, making every team member feel valued in delivering exceptional outcomes for pets and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive wellness and preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and early-detection laboratory work.
• Manage a diverse, active daily appointment schedule with flexibility to accommodate walk-ins and urgent patient needs.
• Perform routine dental care including examinations and cleanings, identifying opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment.
• Build trusted, lasting relationships with pet parents through clear communication and compassionate support.
• Perform routine surgical procedures with commitment to patient safety and comfort.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records aligned with best practices and hospital protocols.
• Foster a team-based mentoring environment that celebrates every team member's vital role in exceptional care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• Flexible availability for a mix of weekdays, evenings, and rotating Saturdays.
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and dental skills with dedication to compassionate patient care.
• Commitment to team-based medical practice, partnering closely with RVTs and support staff.
• Engaging interpersonal and communication skills that build trust with pet parents, colleagues, and the community.
• Natural passion for coaching and mentoring team members.
• Minimum one year of clinical veterinary experience.

Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%).
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual continuing education allowance.
• Extended health benefits (minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility).
• Paid annual professional certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support: virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools for mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Career development pathways and leadership role opportunities.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks including exclusive shopping discounts and wellness app access.
• Medical Library Access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research resources, and more.
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.

About the Practice

Birchmount Animal Hospital has served the Scarborough community since 1981, built on a foundation of welcoming culture and high clinical standards where both patients and team members thrive. You'll join a crew of passionate RVTs and fellow veterinarians committed to collaborative care and honouring the human-animal bond. The practice prioritises sustainable schedules, excellent technical support, and a positive daily culture—giving you the space to practice medicine you love while building deep connections with your community.

Birchmount is part of VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals with head offices in Calgary, Alberta, serving pets and communities for nearly 45 years. VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family in 2017, strengthening commitment to the veterinary profession and pet parents nationwide. The organisation has received multiple recognitions including Alberta's Top Employers (2026, third consecutive year), Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, and 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.