Medical Director - Gateway Pet Hospital

Gatewaypethospital; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Pet Hospital seeks a Medical Director in Kitchener to lead and enhance our practice. The role involves developing a strong team, setting medical standards, and ensuring exceptional care. Join us to make a meaningful impact in veterinary health in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive compensation

Generous CE allowance

Access to Care Fund

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
• Passion for leading veterinary teams.
• Desire to educate clients.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop a high performing veterinary team.
• Set the standard of medical care at the hospital.
• Provide professional veterinary services.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Building

Energy

Education

Provincial DVM licensing

Job description

Posted Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4 : 00 AM

Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose : healthy animals, happy owners.

We bring this to life through three promises :

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values— We Care, We Dare, We Share —we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

We are looking for a motivated individual to help lead our team and support the growth of our hospital. The primary responsibilities of the Medical Director are to support and develop a high performing team and hospital, which includes setting the standard of medical care at the hospital and providing support and guidance to the manager and team to ensure the success of the hospital. The Medical Director will at times provide professional veterinary services in accordance with the policies of the Practice and the highest standards of the veterinary profession.

Gateway Pet Hospital is a great opportunity to thrive and grow the practice to its full potential alongside the Practice manager. We value gold star client service and medical care, building lasting client relationships, and ensuring our team is strong and well supported.

Fear Free Certified

We firmly believe that Fear Free techniques revolutionize the veterinary industry by prioritizing the emotional well-being of animals, creating a stress-free and positive experience during their healthcare visits. We are happy to provide our clients with tips, tools, and information on Fear Free and making each trip to the veterinarian as stress-free as possible.

Our Community

Part of the Grand River Valley region, Kitchener-Waterloo is located 100 kilometres west of Toronto in the Saint Lawrence Lowlands. Our region is famous for two prestigious universities, an innovative tech industry, vibrant culture, unique events and fun attractions.

What You Bring

• Provincial DVM licensing, or eligibility to be licensed
• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience
• A passion for leading veterinary teams
• Enthusiasm, energy and a growth mindset
• A desire to educate and build strong relationships with clients

What's in it for You?

• Make a tangible impact with access to our Care Fund : a yearly allotment for each DVM to use at their discretion, with the potential to make all the difference in a patient’s life.
• Work in a state-of-the-art clinic with advanced medical equipment, technology and a new infrastructure / facility.

As part of our network, you will receive : competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your family, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, generous personal pet policy, great health benefits and access to our network of over 1500 DVMs!

Gateway Pet Hospital is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics. VetStrategy is a 100% Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we put a large focus on community-based activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base.

Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to [emailprotected] .

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Medical Director • Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Canada