Veterinarian, Lexington Animal Hospital (Part-time)

Rd. Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Employment Type: Part-time

Position Type: Existing position

Experience Level: 3+ years of experience, confident in surgical procedures

Compensation: $125,000 to $150,000 annually, pro-rated for part-time, depending on experience

Lexington Rd. Animal Hospital welcomes a Veterinarian to join our team in Waterloo, Ontario.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with pet parents and collaborate closely with our support team to provide exceptional patient care. Our hospital offers a friendly, team-oriented environment where career growth, clinical excellence and work-life balance are genuinely valued and supported.

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

• Clinical Confidence, with three or more years of experience. Strong diagnostic, surgical, and dental skills, alongside a dedication to delivering compassionate patient care.
• 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.
• A strong dedication to promoting team-based medical practices, partnering closely with our talented RVTs and support team.
• Engaging and empathetic communication skills that build trust with pet parents, colleagues, and the local community.
  
  

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 to be eligible, 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: Proudly caring for dogs and cats across the region since 1984, our award-winning team takes pride in practicing high-quality medicine with skilled registered veterinary technician support and the freedom to make the best decisions for your patients.

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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