Veterinarian, General Practice - Alta Vista Animal Hospital

Joffe Veterinary Medicine Professional Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer Group Match (5%)

CE Allowance and paid time off for CE

Personal wellness days

Mental health support tools

Career development pathways

Pet care discounts

Medical library access

Job summary

VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital in Ottawa, ON seeks a General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) to join our team delivering comprehensive wellness care, emergency medicine, and specialty services in a state-of-the-art centre.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork with RVTs and assistants, client education, and ongoing mentorship. Flexible schedule includes weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and eligible for licensure in Canada.
• Ability to work a mix of weekdays, weeknights, and Saturdays.
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care where all roles are valued.
• Empathetic communication with clients and team members.
• Strong clinical confidence with diagnostic and surgical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medicine through thorough physical exams and diagnostic workups.
• Collaborate with RVTs and clinical staff to maximize patient care.
• Communicate diagnoses, treatment options, and home-care plans to pet parents.

Skills

Empathetic communicator

Team-based practice champion

Calm under pressure

Strong diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Licensed or eligible to practice in Canada

Job description

Veterinarian, General Practice Location: Ottawa, ON Employment Type: Full-time Job Status: Existing Level: 2+ years of clinic experience Compensation: $110,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience

VCA Canada Alta Vista Animal Hospital welcomes a General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) in Canada’s capital. For more than six decades, our hospital has been a trusted cornerstone of the Ottawa veterinary community. Today, we bring general wellness care, 24/7 emergency medicine, and board-certified specialty services together under one roof in our state-of-the-art, purpose-built Alta Vista Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centre. Supported by a close-knit family of 160 team members and 30 collaborative doctors, you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic tools, dedicated technical support, and seamless case consultations every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Compassionate Patient Care: Deliver high-quality medicine through thorough physical examinations, diagnostic workups, and individualized treatment and wellness plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
• Team Collaboration & RVT Utilization: Champion a collaborative, team-based practice model by delegating and actively partnering with RVTs and clinical assistants to work to the top of their scope.
• Client Communication & Education: Build lasting relationships with pet parents through clear, empathetic discussions regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive wellness, and home-care plans.
• Mentorship & Continuous Learning: Participate in hospital rounds, share knowledge, and mentor junior associates, students, or support team members.
• Participation in Team Training: Support, train and mentor new graduates

What You Bring

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Canada.
• Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays, weeknights, 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.
• 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 preventative patient care, and nutritional advice.
• Strong surgical and dental skills are a definite asset.

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!

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.

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