Associate VeterinarianLocation: Markham, ONLevel: Minimum of 2+ years of post-graduate experience.Employment type: Full-time or part-time, minimum 24 hours per weekCompensation: $110,000 to $130,000 annually, prorated for part-time schedules, with flexible compensation models available.Looking for a workplace where compassion meets community?
Cachet Village Animal Hospital welcomes an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pet parents and work closely with our support team to deliver excellent patient care. We are committed to your ongoing professional development, offering in-house resources and opportunities to expand your clinical expertise. Our hospitals offer a friendly, team-oriented environment that genuinely supports career growth, clinical excellence, and work-life balance.
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- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Canada.
- A minimum of 2 years of hospital experience post-graduation.
- Flexible availability to work a mix of weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.
- Champion of Team-Based practices, committed to collaborative practices where every role, from RVTs to Client Care, is respected, valued, and fully leveraged.
- Empathetic communicator, naturally building trust with teammates and pet parents alike, maintaining a calm, reassuring presence during fast-paced shifts.
- Clinical Confidence: Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with a dedication to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.
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.
- Medical Library Access: 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
- VCA Academy Mentorship Program for new graduates.
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