Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Employment Type: Part Time (contact us to discuss part time hours)

Position Type: Existing position

Experience Level: 3 years minimum experience, confident in surgical procedures

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

Lexington Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a part time Veterinarian to join our award-winning small animal hospital, providing care for dogs and cats in the Waterloo region. Since 1984, Lexington Road Animal Hospital has been serving pet owners and their pets in Waterloo, Kitchener, Conestogo, St. Jacobs, Breslau, Bloomingdale and surrounding communities.

Key requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital setting performing advanced veterinary procedures

• Valid veterinarian license permitting practice in Canada

• Confident and experienced in surgical procedures, including both elective and non-elective surgeries

• Strong competency and confidence in dental procedures

• Experience in preventative care, including providing nutritional guidance and recommendations

• Commitment to team-based, collaborative veterinary medicine

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills when working with colleagues, clients (pet parents), and the broader community

• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and supporting DVM students and early-career veterinarians

• Interest in continued professional development, including attending conferences and networking with peers

• Genuine love and compassion for all companion animals

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time

• Employee assistance programs

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

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.

VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

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