Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary
About The Position
This position plays a vital role in supporting animal welfare in the North and advancing the sustainable expansion of the clinic’s community veterinary services. This hands-on position will have a primary focus on community medicine, including wellness and preventive care, treatment of sick animals, and compassionate end-of-life services. As Facility Director, the veterinarian will oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation. The veterinarian will provide medical care and oversight for animals at the Northwest Animal Centre and support complex shelter medicine cases. They will provide hands-on veterinary care for cases brought forward through external partnerships and community access-to-care initiatives. The veterinarian will work collaboratively with visiting veterinary professionals, students, clinic volunteers and community partners, providing practical learning and mentorship opportunities where appropriate. Additional responsibilities include supporting staff development, helping introduce expanded diagnostic and dental services, and collaborating with the existing veterinarian to support the clinic’s growth. While some spay/neuter surgery will be part of the role, its primary focus will be on delivering a broader range of community veterinary services, supporting shelter medicine and fulfilling the responsibilities of Facility Director.
Requirements
- DVM veterinarian
- Compassionate
- Ability to practice with autonomy
- Candidates must be able to have their qualifications accredited in Ontario to qualify.
- NAVLE exam recognized in both the U.S. and Canada for streamlined licensing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public and shelter veterinary services.
Responsibilities
- Oversee regulatory compliance and accreditation as Facility Director.
- Provide medical care and oversight for animals at the Northwest Animal Centre.
- Support complex shelter medicine cases.
- Provide hands-on veterinary care for cases brought forward through external partnerships and community access-to-care initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with visiting veterinary professionals, students, clinic volunteers and community partners.
- Provide practical learning and mentorship opportunities.
- Support staff development.
- Help introduce expanded diagnostic and dental services.
- Collaborate with the existing veterinarian to support the clinic’s growth.
- Deliver a broader range of community veterinary services.
- Support shelter medicine.
- Fulfill the responsibilities of Facility Director.
- Perform community medicine, including wellness and preventive care, treatment of sick animals, and compassionate end-of-life services.
- Perform some spay/neuter surgery.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, ADD, and life insurance
- Location premium allowance of $40,000 / year
- $20,000 retention bonus after 1 year of employment
- Signing bonus of $10,000 dollars after 3 months of employment
- Moving allowance of up to $5,000 to support relocation if needed
- Continuing Education or CE allowance with supporting certificates
- Paid licensing and membership dues
- Supportive team environment with experienced staff
- Opportunities to grow and shape the clinic
- Support for practicing in Ontario, including OVMA exam fees and legal costs for immigration.
- Legal costs and guidance for immigration.
- Access to universal healthcare for you and your family.
- Strong work-life balance culture with generous vacation time and legislated leaves of absences.
- Safe, welcoming, diverse communities with excellent schools and healthcare.
- Stunning natural beauty with four distinct seasons and endless outdoor recreation and world class music, theatre, and visual arts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
