Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Belleville and Colborne, ON Employment Type: Full-time,Set schedules at each location

Licence: Full Provincial Licence

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills

Bonus: Available!

At VCA Canada, we believe veterinary care thrives when you have the room to grow, the support to learn, and a schedule that respects your well-being. If you enjoy a refreshing change of scenery and the warmth of close-knit teams, Foster Park Animal Hospital in Belleville, ON and Northumberland Animal Hospital in Colborne, ON, are welcoming a compassionate Veterinarian, DVMto join our collaborative regional family.

Located just a short, scenic drive apart, our two well-established hospitals offer a wonderful way to experience both a vibrant, growing community in Bellville, and a quiet lakeside escape in Colborne. This role is designed to offer you the best of both worlds, supported by consistent, dedicated block shifts at each location, giving you time to settle in, focus on your patients, and build meaningful relationships with both teams. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and support team to provide the best care possible for our local communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Embrace the day with flexibility to maintain a smooth flow of scheduled appointments while remaining adaptable and welcoming to urgent cases or walk-ins.
- Design individualized wellness and preventative care plans, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional counselling, and laboratory screening, to support pets at every stage of life.
- Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment
- Nurture senior pets: monitor aging patients, manage chronic conditions, and provide gentle, proactive care to maintain their comfort and overall quality of life.
- Confidently lead elective and general surgeries such as spays, neuters, laceration repairs, and minor soft-tissue procedures - prioritizing patient safety and comfort.




- Cultivate trusted relationships with pet parents through clear communication and compassionate care.
- Maintain clinical excellence by following best practices in patient care, hospital protocols, and accurate medical records.
- Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care within each clinic.

What You Bring To This Role

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, DVM.
- Active full license or eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada.
- Confident in performing routine elective surgeries and other common procedures.
- Adaptability with your strong organizational skills and flexible attitude to help you easily glide between locations, keeping your days running smoothly.
- A commitment to providing heart-centered care, high-quality veterinary medicine, and supporting veterinary students and new graduates.

What We Can Offer You

- RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program to help you save for the future.
- Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees.
- VCA Canada RRSP match, Student Loan Program - Ask us more!
- Skilled liability insurance coverage.
- Referral bonus rewards.
- Immigration support.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and dedicated personal wellness days.
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care.
- Digital wellness tools to assist with mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
- 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!




- Generous continuing education (CE) allowances.
- Exceptional career development pathways and leadership opportunities.
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus.
- Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care.
- Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including shopping discounts and cool wellness app.
- Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives.

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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