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Job details

Full-time
$115,000–$150,000 a year

Qualifications

Pet care
Customer communication
Doctoral degree
Client communication
Care plan development
Patient care
Mentoring
Training & development
Delegation
Client interaction

Full job description

Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Category Veterinarian Job Id R-237039 Job Type Full time

Veterinarian, DVM

Employment Type: Contract, Full-Time (Maternity Leave Coverage)

License required: Full license

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $115,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills.

Bayview Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Veterinarian to our team in Ottawa, Ontario, for a maternity leave coverage opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who values building lasting relationships with pet parents and our support team to provide exceptional care.

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, 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.
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.
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!
VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.

Our hospital: For years, our team at Bayview Animal Hospital has had the absolute privilege of being the trusted family doctor for pets throughout our wonderful Ottawa community. Located right in the heart of the neighbourhood on Carling Avenue, we have grown alongside the families we serve, building deep, lasting bonds that span generations of pet parents. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we voluntarily hold ourselves to the highest veterinary care standards because we believe our community's pet parents deserve nothing less. When you join us, you aren't just joining a clinic - you’re becoming an integral part of a compassionate, tight-knit clinic family that truly cares for Ottawa's pets, inside and out.

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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