Description

Veterinarian, Medical Director

Location: Toronto, ON

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $120,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience

Secord Animal Hospital, located in the heart of Toronto, ON is welcoming a full-time experienced Veterinarian to join our team of highly engaged and veterinary professionals. Over and above your primary Veterinarian responsibilities, your secondary responsibility will be providing Medical Director leadership for the Hospital.

The ideal candidate for the Medical Director position will be confident and excited about building a strong team that aligns with our values. You see your team as an integral part of the broader team and you focus on taking the time to know each member, knowing that each person requires a tailored approach when it comes to: learning, performance and attaining set out goals.

• Provide veterinary medical care for regular and urgent care appointments
  
• Oversees surgical and medical cases for veterinary doctors ensuring positive outcomes and accurate estimates
  
• Review and enhance protocols when required according to regulatory requirements
  
• Working in partnership with the management team you will direct and foster the veterinary staff to deliver exceptional client experience and excellence in veterinary care
  
• Review and enhance protocols when required according to regulatory requirements
  
• Create a culture of "teamwork" and "exceptional client service"
  
• In partnership with hospital manager and leadership, review financial performance and general operations for areas that require improvement, and also to celebrate goals achieved monthly, quarterly and annually
  
• Participate in recruiting of qualified Veterinarians; externships, referrals, attending career fairs and hiring summer DVM students
  

Qualifications

• Experience working as a lead Veterinarian in an active hospital
  
• Experience leading a team of veterinary professionals when addressing changes and/or improvements to medical protocols
  
• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community
  
• The ability to adapt quickly when an urgent case arrives at the hospital
  
• Exceptional coaching and mentoring capabilities for our rotating internship students; teaching, coaching, and guiding
  

* Leadership Development Provided

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!
  
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program - Ask us more!
  
• Medical Library: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
  
• Continuing education benefits
  
• Career and leadership opportunities
  
• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees
  
• Referral bonus rewards
  
• We care about your well-being and invest in resources for our associates:
• Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
  
• Paid wellness days
  
• Paid sick days
  
• Paid vacation time
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
  
• Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care
  
• Professional liability insurance coverage
  
• 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.

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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