Veterinarian, Medical Director

About the Role

Secord Animal Hospital seeks an experienced Veterinarian, DVM to step into a unique Medical Director role that balances hands-on clinical practice with meaningful leadership. You'll provide gentle, preventive, and urgent care to pets and their families while guiding the clinical direction of this Midtown Toronto institution. This is leadership that matters—mentoring veterinarians and RVTs, driving quality improvements, and fostering a collaborative culture where exceptional patient care remains central to every decision.

Since 1937, Secord has earned the trust of the Toronto community through decades of excellence. Now part of VCA Canada's network, you'll have access to regional expertise and shared resources while maintaining the hospital's legacy of compassionate, evidence-based medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver preventive and urgent care with a gentle touch, ensuring pets and families feel safe and supported
• Serve as clinical leader: provide guidance, mentorship, and support to veterinarians while championing medical excellence and evidence-based patient care
• Contribute to strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives that keep clinical excellence at the centre of decision-making
• Ensure hospital protocols align with regulatory requirements and your high standards for patient care
• Mentor students, externs, and new graduates—invest in tomorrow's veterinary talent
• Access ongoing leadership development, mentorship, and coaching designed to support your growth as a Medical Director and future veterinary leader
• Divide your time strategically between clinical practice and medical leadership, supporting veterinarian development and collaborative medicine

Requirements

• DVM with experience leading or mentoring veterinary professionals
• Passion for developing early-career veterinarians, students, and support teams
• Collaborative leadership style that recognizes and values every team member's contributions
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to inspire confidence among team members, clients, and hospital leadership

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting your skills and experience
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)
• Meaningful opportunity to influence hospital medicine and contribute to strategic direction
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days
• Annual CE (Continuing Education) Allowance
• Benefits eligibility: minimum 24 hours per week, with flexible options
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance
• Mental health support: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools (mindfulness, sleep, physical fitness)
• Career development pathways
• Generous personal pet care discounts and exclusive lifestyle perks including shopping discounts and wellness app access
• Medical Library Access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more

About the Practice

Secord Animal Hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of Midtown Toronto since 1937, earning community trust through nearly a century of excellence. Now part of VCA Canada—a network of veterinary hospitals operating across the country for nearly 45 years—Secord combines its independent legacy with access to regional expertise and resources. VCA Canada is committed to delivering exceptional medicine while creating industry-leading experiences for over 4,000 team members nationwide.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of Mars Veterinary Health, strengthening the profession's stability and reach. Recognition includes Alberta's Top Employers (2026, third consecutive year), Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), and 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. At VCA Canada, we believe exceptional medicine starts with empowered veterinarians.