Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at McEwen-Frontenac Animal Hospital!
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Are you a compassionate veterinarian looking to build a meaningful career in a supportive, community-focused community?
At McEwen Frontenac Animal Hospital, we are a well-established veterinary practice in Kingston and we are looking for an Associate DVM to join our dedicated team. We’re proud to provide high-quality, personalized care to our patients and clients, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to exceptional medicine and teamwork. This is a replacement position.
Kingston offers the best of both worlds—a historic, welcoming city with the amenities of urban life and the beauty of the waterfront. Enjoy its vibrant arts and culinary scene, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. It’s an exceptional place to live, work, and grow your career.
Is This Role Right For You?
Our ideal Veterinarian (DVM) will have 3–7 years of experience and demonstrate a high standard of medical expertise, including proficiency in surgical and dental procedures. They will be confident in making independent decisions, managing complex cases, and responding to emergencies. Primarily responsible for clinical care, the DVM will leverage their medical knowledge, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver exceptional veterinary medicine and leadership for the team.
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.
Why Join the McEwen-Frontenac Team?
A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Care Reception who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.
Flexibility And Work-life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.
Professional Growth: Access continuing education funding, mentorship, and opportunities to develop your medical, surgical, and leadership skills.
Mentorship Matching You:Whether you’re offering guidance or seeking it, we want to learn what type of mentorship and support that’s impactful to you to continue learning and growing.
What We Offer
The VetCare Community Benefits
Pay Rate: $140,000 - $160,000
Book a Coffee Chat with marcy.heffren@vet-care.ca to learn more!
About VetCare
VetCare ( vet-care.ca) is proud to be a product of Canada with a community of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do. We invest in our people and put our resources back into our Practices to provide the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.
👋Nice to meet you! We're VetCare. Our Canada-wide community of veterinary practices is taking a fresh approach to veterinary medicine. How? By combining the personal touch of private practice with the strength and resources of a powerful network.
While our medical teams exchange knowledge, expand their skills, and provide personalized care, our strategic team works behind-the-scenes– offering hands-on mentorship, supporting our practice managers, helping with recruitment efforts, and more.
This collective approach allows us to accomplish more together than we could alone. Because at the end of the day, we’re all pet lovers with a shared calling: to advocate for animals and the people who care for them.🍁♥️
WHY WORK WITH US?
💪Caring Leadership: We prioritize effective leadership that empowers our teams to thrive. Our training programs emphasize psychological safety and shared purpose, helping you excel in providing top-notch care.
🌱Tailored Mentorship: We’re committed to your growth, offering personalized coaching and resources for RVT tuition, specialized training, and hands-on skills development. Our mentorship ensures you have the support you need for continuous learning.
🧩Distinctive Culture: Each practice has its own unique vibe, but all share our core values. With a pulse survey showing 97% of team members feel valued, you’ll find strong coworker relationships and opportunities for community involvement.
Join us to practice world-class medicine in a supportive environment— plus, we have the cutest pets around, no bias here! (Okay...maybe a little.)
