Medical Director - Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Lakeshore Animal Health Partners | Mississauga, Ontario
806 Southdown Rd, Mississauga,
ON, L5J 2Y4
Salary: 250, 000-300,000 per year based on experience

Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is seeking an exceptional veterinarian to join our leadership team as Medical Director.

This is an opportunity for an experienced specialist or emergency veterinarian who is passionate about clinical excellence, mentorship, and building high-performing medical teams. As Medical Director, you'll continue practicing medicine while partnering with hospital leadership to guide medical quality, support our specialists and emergency clinicians, and help shape the future of one of Canada's premier specialty hospitals.

Our hospital was designed around five core principles - Quality, Compassion, Service, Innovation, and Partnership - and we are looking for a leader who shares those values.
Why Lakeshore Animal Health Partners?

Lakeshore Animal Health Partners is a world-class emergency and specialty hospital featuring:
• 3-Tesla MRI
• CT
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• Eight specialty departments
• 13 board-certified specialists
• 9 emergency veterinarians
• 25,000 square feet of collaborative clinical space

Our cross-care model encourages daily rounds, collaborative case management, and knowledge sharing across specialties to ensure exceptional patient care while fostering an outstanding culture.

About the Role
• Champion clinical excellence and uphold the highest standards of patient care.
• Mentor, coach, and support specialists, emergency veterinarians, interns, residents, and developing clinicians.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing medical culture.
• Partner with the Practice Manager, Hospital Director and Regional Medical Director on strategic planning, operational improvements, and hospital growth.
• Develop medical protocols, SOPs, and best practices.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of veterinarians.
• Lead doctor meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as Veterinarian of Record and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Deliver an exceptional client and referral experience.
• Remain an active clinician within your area of expertise.

We're Looking For
• DVM (or equivalent) eligible for licensure in Ontario.
• Experience in a specialty or emergency hospital.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
• Passion for coaching and developing veterinary professionals.
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and client service.
• Ability to balance clinical excellence with hospital performance and growth.
What We Offer
• Competitive compensation with production pay eligibility
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Generous Continuing Education allowance
• Paid licensing, association dues, and conference fees
• VIN membership
• CoVet membership
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation
• Paid wellness and sick days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual healthcare
• Professional liability insurance
• Outstanding employee pet discounts
• Teaching, mentorship, research, and CE opportunities
• Career advancement within VetStrategy

Interested?
If you're ready to lead an exceptional team while continuing to practice outstanding medicine, we'd love to hear from you.



Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team!