Locum Veterinarian - Kingston Regional Pet Hospital

Kingston, ON
On-site
Posted Aug 18, 2026
1 position

$130,000–$160,000 / year

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 16, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Locum Veterinarian will provide high-quality clinical care for small animals in an emergency hospital setting. They will utilize clinical expertise and emotional intelligence to promote excellence in veterinary medicine while maintaining strong client communication.

Job details

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Kingston Regional Pet Hospital Learn More We are an after-hours emergency hospital located in Kingston, ON. We are a mentoring team of DVMs and RVT's who encourage everyone to step outside of their comfort zone and learn new skills. We are a fast paced environment dealing with emergencies in small animals. Our team is supportive, easy going and enjoys light hearted times during the stressful ones. Our ideal team member would be eager to learn, enjoy a fast pace of work while being able to multi-task and be superior in client communication skills. We are open overnight Mondays through Wednesdays and 24 hours starting Thursday evenings to Monday mornings and all holidays to serve the needs of the community. Flexibility in schedule and a work-life balance are important to our. Is This Role Right For You? Our ideal Locum Veterinarian (DVM) will demonstrate an exemplary standard of medicine with patients in a compassionate and caring manner. The DVM will be largely responsible for clinical work and will combine clinical expertise, emotional intelligence and utilize a servant leadership mindset to promote excellence in veterinary medicine. We will only consider candidates who hold or are eligible to hold a full General Veterinary License in Ontario at the time of their application. What We Offer Networking, Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange With Other Veterinarians Within Our Practices Continued Investments In New Technologies, Advanced Diagnostics & Modern Facilities Flexible Schedule Pay Rate: Pay Rate: $130,000 - $160,000 Book a Coffee Chat with marcy.heffren@vet-care.ca to learn more! About VetCare VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold or be eligible to hold a full General Veterinary License in Ontario. The role requires a compassionate professional capable of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.