Veterinarian

About the Role

Bayview Animal Hospital welcomes an experienced Veterinarian to join its trusted team in Ottawa's vibrant Carling Avenue neighbourhood. For years, this practice has been the family doctor for pets throughout the community, building deep, lasting bonds with generations of pet parents. As an AAHA-accredited facility, the hospital holds itself to the highest veterinary care standards—and this role offers you the opportunity to be part of that legacy while enjoying a supportive, balanced work environment.

You'll deliver proactive wellness and preventive care, manage a diverse daily appointment schedule with flexibility for walk-ins and urgent patients, and provide routine dental and surgical procedures. Most importantly, you'll nurture a team-based environment where your RVTs and support staff are celebrated as vital partners in exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive wellness and preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and early-detection laboratory screenings
• Manage a diverse, active daily appointment schedule with a positive, flexible approach that accommodates walk-ins and urgent patient needs
• Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, while educating pet parents on follow-up oral care
• 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 upholding medical best practices and collaborative hospital protocols
• Nurture a team-based veterinary environment, celebrating the vital role every team member plays in delivering exceptional care

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Ontario
• Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays and evenings
• Strong dedication to promoting team-based medical practices, partnering closely with RVTs and support staff
• Engaging and empathetic communication skills that build trust with pet parents, colleagues, and the local community
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and dental skills with a commitment to delivering compassionate patient care

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting your skills, experience, and role
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%)
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days
• Annual CE allowance
• Extended health benefits (minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, 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 supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness
• Various career development pathways
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app
• Medical Library Access: 2,000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates

About the Practice

Bayview Animal Hospital has earned the absolute privilege of serving as the trusted family veterinarian for pets throughout Ottawa for years. Located in the heart of the Carling Avenue neighbourhood, the hospital has grown alongside the families it serves, building deep, lasting bonds spanning generations of pet parents. As an AAHA-accredited facility, the team voluntarily holds itself to the highest veterinary care standards—because the community's pet parents deserve nothing less.

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals with head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. In 2017, VCA Canada joined the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, strengthening the commitment to the veterinary profession and pet parents nationwide. The organization has been recognized as one of Alberta's Top Employers (third consecutive year, 2026), one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People (2026), and most recently achieved 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada. VCA Canada employs over 4,000 Canadians across the country and is passionate about providing an industry-leading associate experience.