About this role

This is a part-time Associate Veterinarian position with the potential to grow into a full-time opportunity.

You will provide thoughtful, relationship-based small animal care across a varied GP caseload, supported by experienced DVMs, RVTs, technicians, and client care colleagues. The role offers a good mix of consults, preventative medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, routine surgery, and client education, with the support of a team that values communication, kindness, and practical collaboration.

For an experienced veterinarian, this is a chance to join a well-established Ottawa team where you can practise good medicine, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a balanced schedule. For a new graduate, it offers mentorship, structure, and the opportunity to grow your confidence in a supportive clinical environment.

The broader medical team includes clinicians with varied interests, including Dr. Justine Antunes, whose areas of focus include behaviour, surgery, neurology, and preventative medicine. Her background in companion animal behaviour and welfare brings a valuable perspective to patient handling, client education, and creating more positive veterinary visits for dogs and cats.

About you

You are a caring, communicative veterinarian who enjoys general practice and values the relationships that develop over time with clients, patients, and colleagues.

You bring a positive, team-focused approach to your work and understand that strong veterinary care depends on both sound medicine and clear client education. You enjoy being part of a collaborative hospital environment, you are open to learning, and you take pride in helping pets and their people feel well supported.

You will thrive here if you bring:

• A warm, professional approach to client and patient care
• A genuine interest in small animal general practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative approach with veterinarians, RVTs, technicians, and client care teams
• Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude
• Interest in dentistry, surgery, preventative care, behaviour, or broader GP medicine
• Provincial DVM licensing in Ontario, or eligibility to be licensed

Our location

Ottawa offers the rare balance of a capital city with an easy, liveable rhythm.

You will find history, culture, food, festivals, neighbourhood charm, and professional opportunity, alongside green space, waterways, and quiet pockets of nature. The Rideau Canal sits in the heart of the city, becoming the world’s longest skating rink in winter, while parks, trails, and rivers offer year-round ways to reset outside work.

For someone looking to build a veterinary career in a safe, welcoming, and well-connected city, Ottawa offers a strong mix of professional opportunity, lifestyle, and long-term liveability.

Our offer

You will be supported with a competitive package and the clinical backing to keep developing your career.

The offer includes:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Experienced DVM mentorship
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for a variety of surgeries, including dentistry
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Membership dues
• VIN membership
• Outstanding medical and pet supply discounts
• Part-time flexibility, with potential to grow into full-time

If you are looking for a supportive GP role where modern medicine, client relationships, mentorship, and flexibility come together, we would welcome a conversation.