Veterinarian, Kingsway Animal Hospital

Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Hamilton, ON

Schedules: Flexible, Full-time, Part-time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills

At Kingsway Animal Hospital, we welcome a Veterinarian to join our Associate team in Hamilton, Ontario. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team to provide the best care possible for our local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and preventive care, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, laboratory screening, and wellness planning.
• Maintain a full schedule of 10 mixed appointments per shift while allowing flexibility to address walk-ins.
• Provide routine dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment.
• Support senior pets by monitoring health, managing chronic conditions, and providing preventive care to maintain quality of life.
• Build trusted relationships with pet owners through clear communication and compassionate care.
• Perform routine surgical procedures such as spay and neuter, laceration repair and umbilical hernia.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow best practices in patient care and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care.
  

What You Bring To This Role

• A valid veterinarian license to practice in Canada.
• Proficiency in soft tissue surgery, preventative care, and nutritional guidance.
• Commitment to team-based medicine.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with colleagues, pet owners, and the community.
• Passion for mentoring and supporting veterinary students.
• Interest in attending conferences and professional networking.
• A genuine love for all companion animals!

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.

Our hospital: Kingsway Animal Hospital has been a proud part of the Hamilton, ON community, fostering a legacy of care and compassion. Our dedicated team channels their passion for animal care into community outreach, volunteering time and resources to support local pet parents in need. Join us in making a difference and bringing joy to the communities we serve and call home. Come grow with us!

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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