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.
Build the Team. Shape the Future. Lead with Purpose.
Our Commitment to You:
This is more than a veterinary position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a clinic's next chapter.
At Sunrise Animal Hospital, we are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Veterinarian who is excited by the challenge of rebuilding, mentoring, and creating something exceptional. You will play a key role in strengthening our doctor team, elevating medical standards, and helping shape the culture, direction, and long-term success of the practice.
For the right leader, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the resources, support, and stability of a larger veterinary network.
What’s in it for You?
Lead and Influence
Mentor the Next Generation
Shape the Future of the Practice
Achieve Work-Life Balance
As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, a generous personal pet policy, comprehensive health benefits, and access to our extensive network of DVMs!
A Leadership Opportunity with Impact
A Practice Ready for Its Next Chapter
Sunrise Animal Hospital has a strong foundation, a loyal client base, and an experienced support team committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We are seeking a leader who sees opportunity where others see challenges and is energized by helping a team grow and succeed.
Build a Strong Veterinary Team
One of your most important responsibilities will be helping attract, develop, and retain talented veterinarians. Your leadership will directly influence the future success of the practice and the experience of both clients and team members.
A Culture of Collaboration
You'll work alongside dedicated RVTs and support staff who are eager to partner with a strong clinical leader. Together, you'll foster an environment built on trust, communication, accountability, and mutual respect.
Modern Medicine
Our hospital features:
Meaningful Community Impact
We proudly support local rescue organizations, community outreach initiatives, and low-cost spay/neuter programs, allowing our team to make a difference both inside and outside the clinic.
Life in St. John’s / Mount Pearl
Enjoy the perfect balance of professional opportunity and East Coast lifestyle.
What You Bring
Leadership Experience or willingness to grow
A Passion for Mentorship
Strategic Mindset
Commitment to Excellence
Ready to Leave Your Mark?
If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a role where you can lead, mentor, influence, and build something meaningful, we'd love to connect.
Apply directly through the link or send your resume to ceilidh.hughes@vetstrategy.com.
Join Sunrise Animal Hospital and help shape the future of veterinary care in Newfoundland.
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.
