Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Looking for a workplace where compassion meets community? Cachet Village Animal Hospital welcomes an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Markham, Ontario. You'll build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. We are committed to your ongoing professional development, offering in-house resources and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise.

The practice offers a friendly, team-oriented environment that genuinely supports career growth, clinical excellence, and work-life balance. You'll maintain a full schedule of 10 mixed appointments per shift while allowing flexibility to address walk-ins, with flexible availability across weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, laboratory screening, and wellness planning.
• Maintain a full schedule of 10 mixed appointments per shift while allowing flexibility to address walk-ins.
• Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment.
• Support senior pets by monitoring health, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care to maintain quality of life.
• Build trusted relationships with pet owners through clear communication and compassionate care.
• Perform routine surgical procedures such as spay and neuter, laceration repair, and umbilical hernia.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow best practices in patient care and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Canada.
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience post-graduation.
• Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays.
• Champion of team-based practices, committed to collaborative practices where every role, from RVTs to Client Care, is respected, valued, and fully leveraged.
• Empathetic communicator, naturally building trust with teammates and pet parents alike, maintaining a calm, reassuring presence during fast-paced shifts.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with a dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation reflecting your skills, experience, and role ($110,000–$130,000 annually, prorated for part-time schedules, with flexible compensation models available).
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits eligibility: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: 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 at your fingertips.
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.

About the Practice

Cachet Village Animal Hospital is part of VCA Canada, a network of veterinary hospitals committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy. The practice is located in Markham, Ontario, a vibrant community in the Greater Toronto Area.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada proudly employs over 4,000 professionals across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, VCA Canada was named one of Alberta's Top Employers, and was selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026. Most recently, VCA Canada received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.