Veterinarian (DVM)

About the Role

This is a genuine work-life balance opportunity. As the first full-time veterinarian at Englehart Animal Hospital, you carry no on-call duties (on-call begins only if a second doctor joins). You'll have true flexibility: work full-time (4–5 days/week), part-time, or on rotational block coverage (e.g., 2 weeks on / 1 week off) with travel and accommodation fully covered. The "try before you move" pathway lets you start with blocks or part-time hours and transition to permanent full-time whenever you're ready.

Englehart is a small, walkable community where everything is within reach—and the outdoors are minutes away. Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park is just 3.1 km down the road, offering year-round hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and waterfalls. This is a place where you can actually have a life outside the clinic and still deliver exceptional veterinary medicine.

You'll be joining a collaborative team of experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who prioritize both quality medicine and team culture. The practice handles wellness exams, client education, dentistry, rehabilitation, in-house grooming, surgery, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive wellness exams, dentistry, and surgical care
• Manage in-house laboratory diagnostics and emergency cases
• Lead client education and rehabilitation services
• Make independent medical decisions and manage complex cases with confidence
• Work collaboratively with RVTs and veterinary assistants to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Contribute to a supportive, team-focused clinic culture

Requirements

• Hold, or be eligible to hold, a General Practice Registered Veterinarian licence in Ontario at time of application
• 3–7 years of veterinary experience
• High standard of medical expertise including surgical and dental proficiency
• Confidence making independent decisions and managing complex cases
• Strong teamwork and emotional intelligence
• Open to candidates pursuing Ontario licensure through supervised/restricted pathways (contact to discuss your specific situation)

Benefits

• Base salary: $150,000–$180,000 CAD plus production (quarterly bonus at 6x production multiple, no negative accrual, includes food sales and prescription refills)
• Signing bonus: up to $70,000 CAD
• Relocation package: moving costs, temporary housing for first 30–60 days, spousal/partner employment support
• Immigration and work visa support (comprehensive, from day one where applicable)
• Comprehensive medical benefits (vision, dental, life insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid veterinary licensing dues and provincial membership fees
• Professional liability and malpractice insurance
• Professional development allowance
• VIN membership
• Veterinary AI scribe membership (Fydo DX)
• Uniform allowance
• Vacation and paid time off
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (mental health, relationships, financial, nutritional support)
• Access to VetCare's veterinary learning platform and community-wide social platform
• Free or discounted on-site continuing education
• Voluntary RRSP/TFSA contribution plan
• Generous referral program and recognition programs
• Annual performance review
• Employee pet discounts
• Paid pet bereavement day
• Paid sick days

About the Practice

Englehart Animal Hospital is part of VetCare, a proudly Canadian network of veterinary practices that blends the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of a national community. You're not joining a standalone practice—you're gaining access to mentorship matching, knowledge exchange with other DVMs across Canada, and the operational support of a national network, all while maintaining the intimate, home-clinic feel that makes Englehart special.

VetCare is committed to supporting your growth, whether you're offering mentorship to peers or seeking guidance for your own development. The practice offers comprehensive relocation support and genuine flexibility designed around real life—not corporate templates.