Veterinary Purchasing Co. Marys, Ontario, is the largest veterinary owned distributor in Canada. Our primary purpose is to ensure that Veterinarians have the supplies they need to provide healthcare to all types of animals. We are currently looking for an experienced individual to join our Information Technology team in a Full Stack Developer role. FULL STACK DEVELOPER (Temporary Full-Time – 12-Month Contract)

Reporting to the Application Services Manager, the Full Stack Developer designs, develops, integrates, and supports secure, scalable applications across the full software development lifecycle. Working with Business Analysts, Quality Assurance resources, developers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, this role translates business needs into production‑ready solutions spanning front‑end development, back‑end services, APIs, databases, testing, deployment, and production support. Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain responsive web applications using React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and/or C#/.NET

Translate approved business and technical requirements into maintainable solution designs, reusable components, acceptance criteria, and production‑ready software

Design, secure, document, and consume RESTful APIs and JSON‑based integrations, including authentication, validation, error handling, logging, monitoring, and recovery

Design and maintain relational database objects, schemas, queries, stored procedures, and data‑access logic that protect data integrity, security, scalability, and performance

Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including estimation, planning, source control, peer code review, testing, change management, release, deployment, and post‑release support

Assess upstream and downstream impacts,



troubleshoot production defects and integration issues, and communicate risks, dependencies, and corrective actions clearly

Apply secure‑development and quality practices, including access control, dependency management, vulnerability remediation, automated testing, and traceable change records

Provide realistic estimates, manage competing priorities, maintain technical documentation, and deliver reliable solutions within agreed timelines

Partner with technical and business colleagues while remaining accountable for independently assigned work

Works in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and follows VP’s policies and procedures

Participates in health and safety training, meetings, and drills as required; Demonstrates a commitment to VP’s core values of service, care, respect, integrity and community by incorporating these principles into daily work, decision‑making, and interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

Embodies and promotes VP’s mission of delivering the highest level of service to our member practices through the personal actions of people care Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; Four or more (4+) years of professional software development experience in a collaborative team environment

At least two (2+)



years of hands‑on skilled experience developing production applications with React.js

Strong proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3, including responsive and maintainable user‑interface development

Professional back‑end development experience using Node.js, C#/.NET, or both, including RESTful APIs, JSON data, and application integrations

Strong relational‑database and SQL skills, including schema design, query performance, and data‑integrity considerations

Working knowledge of Git‑based workflows, peer code review, CI/CD, change management, and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, or comparable tools

Strong analytical, project‑delivery, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Assets

Experience with Microsoft Azure or another major cloud platform such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform

Experience building or improving CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, or containerized solutions using Docker or comparable technologies

Practical experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery frameworks

Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. This is a hybrid role, located at our head office (485 Queen St W, St.

Replacement

Proud to support the local St. Marys community

Helping to serve the animal health industry in Canada VP does not use AI to screen, select, or assess candidates. No phone calls please. VP is committed to employment equity and welcomes diversity. encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, women, and members of visible minorities.

Veterinary Purchasing Company

Ltd. provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

📌 Full Stack Developer (Temporary Full-Time - 12-Month Contract) (Ontario)
🏢 Veterinary Purchasing Co.
📍 Ontario