Veterinarian, Askey Animal Hospital

Joffe Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching

Paid time off for CE and vacation

Annual CE Allowance

Benefits program

Uniform allowance

Mental health support and EAP

Pet care discounts

Career development pathways

Medical library access

Mentorship program for new grads

Job summary

VCA Canada in Toronto is seeking a fully licensed Veterinarian (DVM) to join our team on a fixed-term full-time basis. You will deliver high-quality preventive and clinical care, while collaborating with a supportive group to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes compassionate client communication, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to expand clinical skills within a dynamic, hospital-based setting.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensed to practice in Canada.
• Minimum 1 year of practice after graduation.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventive care including vaccines and nutrition.
• Maintain a full schedule with mixed appointments and walk-ins.
• Perform routine dental care and follow-up treatments.
• Support senior pets and manage chronic conditions.
• Build trust with pet owners through clear communication.
• Perform routine surgical procedures such as spay and neuter.
• Maintain accurate medical records and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate within a team-based veterinary environment.

Skills

Empathetic communicator

Team-based care

Clinical confidence

Strong diagnostic skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Veterinarian, DVM Employment Type: Fixed-term Full-time Licence: Full Licence Job Status: Existing Compensation: $100,00 to $150,000 annually, pro-rated for part-time and depending on experience

Askey Animal Hospital is welcoming a fully licensed Veterinarian to our team. In this role, you will 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. Our hospitals provide a friendly, team-oriented environment where career growth and clinical excellence are supported.

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.

What You Bring

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Canada.
• Minimum 1 full year 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.
• Contribute to the development of veterinary students by providing guidance and sharing clinical knowledge to help them become confident, capable, and excellent future veterinarians.
• Empathetic communicator, naturally building trust with teammates and pet parents alike, maintaining a calm, reassuring presence during fast-paced shifts.
• Clinical Confidence: Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with a dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.

• 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: 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: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.

Our hospital

Located on Church Street in the heart of Toronto, our clinic is set inside a uniquely restored heritage building. As a Fear Free certified and AAHA-accredited hospital, we focus on providing gentle, compassionate care to our loyal community of pets and pet parents. Our days are dynamic and rewarding, supported by full diagnostic tools such as in-house lab equipment, dental and digital imaging, and hands-free radiology.

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. 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. 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 is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work Certification Canada.

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A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.