Managing Veterinarian

NVA$145K — $166K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Minimum 5 years of veterinary practice experience
  • Proven leadership skills in a veterinary setting
  • Strong communication skills for team and client interactions
  • Commitment to high standards of medical care and ethics
  • Ability to mentor and support veterinary team members
  • Experience with performance management and development coaching

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and uphold veterinary standards
  • Collaborate with DVM team on care standards
  • Support treatment planning and patient follow-up
  • Encourage progressive veterinary practices
  • Monitor medical quality and identify improvement opportunities
  • Mentor associate veterinarians based on individual goals
  • Serve as a role model for positive leadership

Benefits

  • Four-day work week with one Saturday per month
  • No on-call requirements
  • Comprehensive total rewards package
  • Paid time off and medical/dental benefits
  • RRSP contributions
  • Continuing education (CE) days and allowance
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking to take the next step in your career while remaining connected to the medicine you love? LeGallais Veterinary Hospital in Aurora is looking for a Managing DVM to provide medical leadership, support our growing team, and help shape the future of our hospital.

Established in 1999, LeGallais has been a trusted part of the Aurora community for more than 25 years. We are a full-service general practice providing compassionate, high-quality care to cats, dogs, and pocket pets. Our hospital combines a collaborative team culture with modern facilities, advanced technology, and a strong commitment to professional development.

About the Hospital

LeGallais is home to a cohesive team of five DVMs and experienced support staff who value collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning. Our modern, immaculate, fully paperless hospital features:
  • Five spacious exam rooms
  • A fully equipped surgical suite
  • Dedicated dental suite
  • Ultrasound and advanced diagnostic capabilities
  • IDEXX laboratory systems
  • CoVet AI technology to streamline medical documentation
  • A diverse caseload with opportunities to pursue clinical interests
  • Strong capabilities in soft-tissue surgery and dentistry

The Opportunity

As the Managing DVM, you will serve as a key medical leader within the hospital, working closely with the Hospital Manager and broader NVA leadership to support excellent patient care, develop the veterinary team, and foster a positive and collaborative hospital culture.

This is an opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys leading by example and wants to have a meaningful influence on both medicine and people. You will remain clinically engaged while helping guide medical standards, support your fellow DVMs, and contribute to the continued growth and success of LeGallais.

Medical Leadership
  • Provide medical leadership and uphold a high standard of veterinary medicine and patient care.
  • Collaborate with the DVM team to establish and maintain consistent Standards of Care.
  • Support appropriate treatment planning, medical documentation, client communication, and patient follow-up.
  • Encourage a progressive and innovative approach to veterinary medicine.
  • Monitor medical quality and help identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Support veterinarians in managing medically complex cases and navigating clinical challenges.
  • Address medically related client concerns with professionalism, empathy, and sound clinical judgment.
  • Lead by example in delivering exceptional patient and client care.

DVM Leadership & Development
  • Build strong relationships with the veterinary team through regular communication, coaching, and support.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to associate veterinarians based on their individual interests and development goals.
  • Support ongoing clinical education and encourage DVMs to pursue areas of professional interest.
  • Participate in the recruitment and interviewing of new veterinary team members.
  • Support performance development through regular check-ins, feedback, and coaching.
  • Foster an environment where veterinarians feel comfortable collaborating, asking questions, and sharing knowledge.

Team Leadership
  • Serve as an onsite role model and demonstrate positive, collaborative, and servant-minded leadership.
  • Partner closely with the Hospital Manager to cultivate a supportive, respectful, and engaging workplace.
  • Encourage collaboration between veterinarians and the support team.
  • Recognize team members' strengths and help them grow and succeed in their roles.
  • Promote high morale, open communication, accountability, and teamwork throughout the hospital.

Hospital Operations & Business Partnership
  • Partner with the Hospital Manager to support the hospital's overall operational and financial performance.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve hospital efficiency, patient flow, scheduling, and the client experience.
  • Participate in reviewing hospital performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with the Hospital Manager and NVA leadership on budgeting, capital needs, and hospital initiatives.
  • Support the development and implementation of hospital policies, procedures, and medical protocols.
  • Contribute to sustainable hospital growth while maintaining a strong focus on quality medicine and patient care.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced veterinarian with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and supporting the continued growth of our team and hospital.

The ideal candidate will:
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members.
  • Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
  • Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success.
  • Manages time and tasks appropriately.
  • Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

Why LeGallais?

At LeGallais, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with a great team. You'll join an established, collaborative hospital where high-quality medicine, professional growth, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

We offer a four-day work week with just one Saturday per month and no on-call requirements, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. Compensation ranges from $70-$80 per hour based on experience, complemented by leadership bonuses, paid time off, medical and dental benefits, RRSP contributions, CE days and an allowance, a uniform allowance, staff discounts, VIN and Plumbs memberships, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Located in Aurora, just north of Toronto, LeGallais offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a welcoming community with easy access to the GTA.

If you're an experienced veterinarian passionate about excellent medicine, developing people, and building a strong hospital culture, we'd love to hear from you.

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