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.
Our commitment to you:
At Walden Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, supportive, and genuinely fun hospital where mentorship, advanced medicine, flexibility, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking to expand your emergency and surgical skills, or a newer graduate seeking strong mentorship, you'll find a team that is invested in your success.
With six veterinarians bringing a combined 70+ years of experience, a highly skilled support team, and a unique case load that includes both general practice and emergency medicine, you'll have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the incredible lifestyle Northern Ontario has to offer.
What's in it for You?
As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, generous personal pet policy, great health benefits and access to our extensive network of veterinary professionals!
We Are Unique
Walden Animal Hospital is more than just a workplace. It's a team that truly cares about one another. From veterinarians and technicians to receptionists and leadership, everyone works together to create a positive and welcoming environment.
Our team includes:
We are proud of our strong culture of collaboration, community involvement, and continuous learning. The team regularly volunteers with local animal rescues and enjoys celebrating one another through dedicated appreciation events and team activities throughout the year.
You'll practice in a recently renovated hospital featuring:
What truly sets us apart is our case variety. Approximately 40% of our caseload involves urgent and emergency care through our local on-call rotation. With referral centers located several hours away, our veterinarians are empowered to work up challenging cases, think creatively, and practice a high level of medicine alongside a team that is always willing to collaborate.
Located in Lively, Ontario, just outside Sudbury, you'll enjoy minimal commute times and easy access to fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, snowmobiling, and countless outdoor adventures. If work-life balance matters to you, Northern Ontario delivers.
What You Bring
Connect With Us!
Ready to join a hospital where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated?
Apply through the application link or email: ceilidh.hughes@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.
