Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Welland Animal Hospital!
The Welland Animal Hospital offers endless opportunities. It is busy 2 DVM practice focusing on companion animals, both cats and dogs. Our clinic environment is professional, supportive and rewarding, not to mention a positive upbeat work environment. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care for our patients and the people that love them.
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Welland Animal Hospital has been a trusted fixture in the community for over 50 years, proudly providing gold-standard veterinary care to pets and their families in Welland and the surrounding communities. With a strong reputation built on compassion, expertise, and lasting relationships, we are honored to care for generations of pets—often welcoming the next generation of pet owners who entrust us with their beloved family members. Located in the heart of Niagara’s wine country and fruit belt, and just a short drive from the U.S. border bridges, our clinic blends small-town warmth with a vibrant regional setting. Our passion is your pets, and we proudly consider every client and patient a valued member of our clinic family.
Is This Role Right For You?
We are looking for a DVM that wants the flexibility to work 3 days/24 hours per week. 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 Welland 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. This role is a part-time schedule (2-3 days per week) and we’ll work with you to find the right fit.
Professional Growth: Access continuing education funding 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: $130,000 - $150,000 (for 40 hrs/week)
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.
👋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.)
