Veterinarian, DVM Location: Scarborough, Ontario Employment Type: Full-time, Associate DVM Level: Minimum of one year of clinical veterinary experience Job Status: Existing Compensation: Base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience At Birchmount Animal Hospital, we welcome a Veterinarian, DVM, to join our team in Scarborough, Ontario. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. Your typical work week will offer a balanced mix of routine soft-tissue surgery, preventative dentistry, diagnostics, and comprehensive wellness care with weekday and rotating weekend schedules. Responsibilities Deliver proactive wellness and preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition guidance, and early-detection laboratory screenings. Manage a diverse, active daily appointment schedule with a positive, flexible approach that accommodates walk-ins and urgent patient needs. Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment. Build trusted, lasting relationships with pet parents through clear communication and compassionate support. Perform routine surgical procedures with a commitment to patient safety and comfort. Maintain accurate, timely medical records, upholding medical best practices and collaborative hospital protocols. Nurture a team-based mentoring veterinary environment, celebrating the vital role every team member plays in delivering exceptional care. Schedules: Flexible availability for day, evening, and rotating Saturday shifts to support our current growing needs. What You Bring A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Ontario. Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays and evenings, and weekends. Clinical Confidence: Strong diagnostic, surgical, and dental skills, alongside a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care. A strong dedication to promoting team-based medical practices, partnering closely with our talented RVTs and support staff. Engaging interpersonal and communication skills that build trust with our pet parents, your colleagues, and the local community. A natural passion for coaching and mentoring, helping to elevate your team members and share your knowledge. What We Can Offer You Leadership role development opportunities. 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: Serving the Scarborough community since 1981, the Birchount Animal Hospital team prides itself on being a welcoming, high-standard clinic where both patients and team members thrive. When you join our Associate team, you’ll be backed by an amazing crew of RVTs and fellow veterinarians who are passionate about collaborative care and the human-animal bond. We focus on sustainable schedules, excellent tech support, and a positive daily culture – giving you the time and space to practice the medicine you love while building deep, meaningful connections with our community. 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. #OVMA #Toronto #CVMA #Veterinarian #VCACanada If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.