Sport Horse & Lameness Veterinarian

About the Role

McKee-Pownall Equine Services (MPES) is seeking an experienced equine veterinarian with a strong foundation in sport horse medicine and lameness work. You'll practice at a high clinical level within one of Canada's most respected equine clinics, working alongside colleagues who share deep expertise in sport horse medicine, advanced dentistry, internal medicine, reproduction, and diagnostic imaging.

The role offers something rare in veterinary medicine: genuine work-life balance paired with meaningful clinical work. You'll work a four-day week with one weekday and one weekend on-call rotation per month — and importantly, you get a paid day off after each on-call weekend. That's approximately 28 paid days off annually, plus five personal/emergency days. Located in Campbellville, Ontario (within an hour of Toronto), you'll have access to vibrant urban amenities, outdoor recreation, and a thriving horse community all within reach.

Your colleagues regularly review cases and imaging together, creating an environment where professional growth is genuine and supported — not just a recruiting tagline.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced lameness diagnosis and treatment using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
• Provide sport horse medicine services with a focus on performance evaluation and injury prevention
• Collaborate with team members on case management and diagnostic imaging review
• Participate in the practice's comprehensive lameness and performance evaluation programme at the new Performance Centre
• Contribute to the practice's culture of knowledge-sharing and continuing professional development

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification recognised in Canada
• Demonstrated experience and genuine passion for equine medicine, particularly sport horse and lameness work
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Valid veterinary licence to practise in Ontario

Benefits

• Competitive, non-production-based compensation
• Four-day work week
• On-call schedule: one weekday and one weekend per month, with paid day off following each on-call weekend
• Approximately 28 paid days off annually, plus five personal/emergency days
• Health, dental and disability benefits
• Retirement savings matching
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Relocation assistance and support for international applicants
• Access to Altano Group's global network of equine veterinary professionals and knowledge-sharing groups

About the Practice

McKee-Pownall Equine Services (MPES) is a progressive 15-veterinarian practice with three locations across Ontario, all within an hour of Toronto. The practice is known for its advanced diagnostic capabilities and commitment to sport horse medicine at the highest level. As part of the Altano Group, MPES benefits from access to a global network of equine veterinary professionals, collaborative knowledge-sharing groups, and robust continuing education opportunities — resources that support both clinical excellence and professional development.

The new purpose-built Performance Centre reflects the practice's commitment to comprehensive lameness and performance evaluation, equipped with Hallmarq Standing MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound, Sleip AI gait analysis, gastroscopy, and advanced dentistry equipment.