Veterinarian, Ottawa Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Employment Type: Full Time

License requirement: Full License

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000 base salary with an option for additional earning potential through a production-based compensation model.

Ottawa Veterinary Hospital is currently welcoming another Veterinarian, DVM, to join our emergency care team.

As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible. VCA Canada is dedicated to your continuous learning and offers extensive in-house resources. Our hospitals foster friendly, collaborative environments, where professional growth and a balanced lifestyle are genuinely encouraged!

• A validveterinarian license allowing practice in Canada

• Experience in soft tissue surgical procedures,preventative care,and emergency medicine is an asset but not required.

• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicinepractices

• Exceptionalinterpersonal skillsin working with your colleagues, pet parents,and the community

• A passion for coaching and mentoringstudents along their DVM journey

• An interest in attending conferences and networking withcolleagues

• A love for all companion animals!!

About us:

Highly respected animal hospital providing 24-hour emergency and urgent care in Ottawa and its surrounding communities. Robust client loads, with a fantastic team of over 50 passionate, dedicated veterinary professionals ....outstanding in so many ways! We are excited to be located in a new, state-of-the-art facility. Come join us! You will enjoy learning and growing with us.

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support

• Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time

• Employee assistance programs

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

Apply now to have a conversation and explore how you can grow with us!

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.

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance,please let us know.

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