Associate Veterinarian

About the Role

Lockerby Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced associate veterinarian to join their Sudbury team. If you're drawn to a slower pace of life, affordable housing, and a community-oriented lifestyle—all while working for a company that genuinely values people, patients, and community—this could be your next move.

Sudbury is the fourth most affordable city in Ontario and offers an enviable quality of life. Located just a few hours north of Toronto and west of Ottawa, the city boasts over 300 freshwater lakes, beautiful forests, and pristine woodlands. As Canada's largest northern city, it combines outdoor recreation with strong education, healthcare, and economic opportunities—ideal for building a balanced life and raising a family.

You'll focus on wellness, surgery, and dental cases, working with a team of experienced and passionate professionals. The practice is equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment to support the quality of care you deliver. You'll have exposure to a diverse range of cases and opportunities to collaborate across VetStrategy's network of 1,500 DVMs, with potential to work at other locations and expand your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive veterinary care across wellness exams, surgical procedures, and dental work
• Conduct annual examinations, allergy testing, and dietary consultations
• Perform non-invasive diagnostic testing and treatment recommendations
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy
• Work collaboratively with the team to manage a diverse caseload with professionalism and composure
• Contribute to community-based initiatives and activities supported by VetStrategy

Requirements

• 1+ years of veterinary experience (new graduates welcome)
• Current veterinary licence valid in Ontario
• Interest and experience in wellness, surgery, and dental care
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving veterinary practices and technologies
• Strong ability to handle various cases and situations with composure and professionalism
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills
• Genuine empathy for animals and their owners
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative approach to practice
• Rapid diagnostic and decision-making skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential
• VIN membership paid
• Licensing dues paid
• Paid vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Mental health benefits and access to personal private coaching
• VetStrategy Care Fund: annual allotment for each DVM to use at their discretion to help patients in need
• Generous personal pet policy benefits including food and services
• Exposure to diverse caseload with opportunities to work at other clinics within the network
• Clear career progression pathways within the clinic
• Recognition for work well done
• Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment equipment

About the Practice

Lockerby Animal Hospital is part of VetStrategy, a 100% Canadian-operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. VetStrategy unites practices around a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners. The organization is guided by three core promises—a great place to work (People Promise), world-class veterinary care delivered locally (Customer Promise), and being a force for good (Sustainability Promise)—and driven by values of caring, daring, and sharing.

Every VetStrategy clinic is unique and serves a diverse client base. The organization prioritizes community-based activities and initiatives, recognizing that veterinary clinics are integral to the communities they serve. With a network of 1,500 DVMs across Canada, you'll have access to collaboration, mentorship, and professional development opportunities while maintaining the autonomy and local focus that make independent practices special.