Across Canada, VetStrategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.
We bring this to life through three promises:
Guided by our values—We Care, We Dare, We Share—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.
Emergency Veterinarian | Up to $50,000 Bonus Package | Walker Road Animal Hospital
Annual Salary: $150,000–$240,000, based on experience, plus an up to $50,000 bonus package.
Looking for an emergency veterinary role where you can practise great medicine, keep developing your skills and work alongside a team that genuinely supports one another?
Join Walker Road Animal Hospital, a busy 24-hour general, emergency and critical care hospital in Windsor, Ontario. With a diverse caseload, modern facilities and an experienced, collaborative team, you'll have opportunities to build your clinical skills while making a difference for patients and their families.
Why Join Walker Road Animal Hospital?
Good work. Great people.
Our greatest strength is our team. We bring together veterinarians at different stages of their careers, creating an environment where knowledge is shared, questions are encouraged and colleagues look out for one another.
Our team includes 9 DVMs, 21 RVTs/VAs, 6 VAs, 7 Client Care Representatives and 2 administrative team members. Many of our veterinarians started their careers here as new graduates and have continued to grow with us, supported by experienced clinicians and a team that values learning together.
Emergency medicine can be demanding, but having the right people around you makes a difference. We take pride in creating a positive, supportive workplace where we celebrate successes, work through challenges together and help one another provide the best possible care.
A Diverse Caseload & Room to Grow
Our hospital primarily sees emergency and critical care patients, along with some wellness appointments. Our team's clinical interests include:
We also have ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities, along with a new hospital facility designed to support around-the-clock veterinary care.
Whether you're an experienced emergency veterinarian or looking to build your confidence in emergency medicine, you'll have opportunities to learn through hands-on experience, case discussions and mentorship. We're interested in supporting your clinical interests and helping you continue to develop in the areas that matter to you.
A Schedule That Makes Room for Life
We know there's life outside the hospital, too. We strive for a fair distribution of weekend time off and want our colleagues to enjoy their time away from work. We recognize the demands of emergency medicine and value a schedule that supports our team while ensuring our patients receive the care they need.
Up to $50,000 Bonus Package
We're pleased to offer an up to $50,000 total bonus package, which may include:
The specific package can be discussed based on your experience and individual circumstances.
Why Windsor?
Located along the Detroit River, directly across from Detroit, Michigan, Windsor offers a great mix of city amenities and a more relaxed community lifestyle.
Enjoy shorter commutes, a lower cost of living than many major Canadian cities, waterfront parks, cycling trails, nearby wineries, local festivals and easy access to Detroit for sports, concerts and entertainment. Windsor also offers diverse neighbourhoods, schools and family-friendly amenities.
Our team is proud to be part of the Windsor community, supporting local initiatives such as Sparky's Toy Drive and canned food drives, as well as participating in the Essex County Veterinary Association.
Join Our Team
At Walker Road Animal Hospital, we believe great care starts with the people who provide it. If you're looking for a place where you can practise emergency medicine, keep growing clinically and work alongside people who care about what they do and the people they work with, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in joining us?
Apply through our job posting or reach out to our recruitment team at careers@vetstrategy.com.
Do not miss out on this unique opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team! VetStrategy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please reach out to careers@vetstrategy.com.
Being part of VetStrategy is about being part of something bigger – an ever-growing community, where we connect person-to-person and skill-to-need, united by a common purpose of healthy animals, happy owners. From our humble beginning in 2006 to the present day, we continue to make a difference in the lives of people who have dedicated themselves to this industry.
When VetStrategy co-founders Orin Litman and his wife, Dr. Michelle Cutler, decided to acquire McLean Animal Hospital in 2006, they focused on three promises – our Customer Promise of world-class veterinary care, delivered locally; our People Promise, to be a great place to work; and our Sustainability Promise to be a force for good for patients, people and our plant.
Keeping our three promises led VetStrategy to become the leading veterinary network in Canada, with veterinary practices, 24-hour emergency care, and specialty hospitals coast-to-coast. We have developed and refined a model for supporting our practices across the country.
What we do:
We care for those dedicated to caring for animals by creating a workplace where we focus on innovation, engagement, and teamwork.
We know the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into building each practice, and we don’t want to touch that – we truly embrace the uniqueness of each clinic. Our heritage first approach means we won’t change a clinic’s name, culture or heritage.
We understand the challenges our veterinary teams face and are committed to doing what’s right – for them, their clients, and their patients.
We care about the future of veterinary medicine. Everything we do comes back to ensuring that veterinarians have the time, support, and infrastructure to focus on responsible medicine and quality care.
We believe in empowering our support office and clinic staff and providing them opportunities to develop their skills and grow in their careers.
