Veterinarian, Foster Park and Northumberland Animal Hospital

Belleville, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness and preventive plans, dental services, senior-pet care, and routine elective and soft-tissue surgeries. Build trusted relationships with pet owners, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with hospital teams while accommodating scheduled appointments and urgent cases.

Job details

DVM, Foster Park and Northumberland Animal Hospitals Location: Belleville and Colborne, ON Employment Type: Full-time, Set schedules at each location Licence: Full Provincial Licence Job Status: Existing Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills Bonus: Available! At VCA Canada, we believe veterinary care thrives when you have the room to grow, the support to learn, and a schedule that respects your well-being. If you enjoy a refreshing change of scenery and the warmth of close-knit teams, Foster Park Animal Hospital in Belleville, ON and Northumberland Animal Hospital in Colborne, ON, are welcoming a compassionate Veterinarian, DVM to join our collaborative regional family. Located just a short, scenic drive apart, our two well-established hospitals offer a wonderful way to experience both a vibrant, growing community in Bellville, and a quiet lakeside escape in Colborne. This role is designed to offer you the best of both worlds, supported with consistent, dedicated block shifts at each location, giving you the time to settle in, focus on your patients, and build meaningful relationships with both teams. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and support team to provide the best care possible for our local communities. Key Responsibilities Embrace the day with flexibility to maintain a smooth flow of scheduled appointments while remaining adaptable and welcoming to urgent cases or walk-ins. Design individualized wellness and preventative care plans, including vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional counseling, and laboratory screening, to support pets at every stage of life. Provide comprehensive dental care, including examinations and cleanings, and identify opportunities for preventive or follow-up treatment. Nurture senior pets: monitor aging patients, manage chronic conditions, and provide gentle, proactive care to maintain their comfort and overall quality of life. Confidently lead elective and general surgeries such as spays, neuters, laceration repairs, and minor soft-tissue procedures - prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Cultivate trusted relationships with pet parents through clear communication and compassionate care. Maintain clinical excellence by following best practices in patient care, hospital protocols, and medical record accuracy. Collaborate within a team-based veterinary medicine environment, recognizing the importance of every role in delivering exceptional client and patient care, within each clinic. What You Bring To This Role Active full DVM license or eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada. Confident in performing routine elective surgeries and other common procedures. Adaptability with your strong organizational skills and flexible attitude to help you easily glide between locations, keeping your days running smoothly. A commitment to providing heart-centered care, high-quality veterinary medicine, and supporting veterinary students and new graduates. 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. 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. #OVMA #Vetmedjobs #vetjobs If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold an active full DVM licence or be eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Canada. They should be confident performing routine elective surgeries and common procedures, adaptable and organized across two locations, and committed to compassionate, high-quality care and supporting veterinary students and new graduates.