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Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary
full-time•CA$150k - CA$160k
About this role
Join us and help make a lasting impact on Northern Ontario’s animal welfare community!
Are you a compassionate DVM veterinarian looking for a supportive environment where you can practice with autonomy while being backed by a dedicated team?
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new, modern veterinary clinic in Sudbury Ontario – focused on spay/neuter and wellness services as our Veterinarian – Public and Shelter Veterinary Services
About the Role
- $150,000 – $160,000 annually (full time (40hr/wk) with competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, ADD, and life insurance
- A fresh start in a new, fully equipped clinic
- Limited on-call, evenings, or weekends – enjoy true work-life balance
- Location premium allowance of $15,000 / year
- $10,000 retention bonus after 1 year of employment
- Continuing Education or CE allowance with supporting certificates
- Paid licensing and membership dues
- Supportive team environment with experienced staff
- Focus on wellness appointments and preventative spay/neuter surgery
- Opportunities to grow and shape the clinic alongside us
- Non-profit, purpose-driven clinic focused on animal welfare
This position plays a vital role in supporting animal welfare through spay/neuter surgery while contributing to a meaningful cause by expanding access to veterinary care in Northern communities. You’ll provide high-quality care through high volume spay and neuter surgery, wellness exams, and client education.
Live in Another Province or Country?
We’ll support you by covering expenses to practice in Ontario, including OVMA exam fees and legal costs for immigration. (Candidates must be able to have their qualifications accredited in Ontario to qualify.)
Considering a Move from the U.S. to Canada?
We welcome veterinarians from the United States and make the transition as seamless as possible:
- Streamlined licensing: The NAVLE exam is recognized in both the U.S. and Canada, making accreditation straightforward.
- Immigration and legal support: We cover legal costs and provide guidance to ensure an easy move.
- Financial support: Moving allowance, signing bonus, and long-term retention bonus.
- Benefits of living in Canada:
- Access to universal healthcare for you and your family
- Strong work-life balance culture with generous vacation time and legislated leaves of absences
- Safe, welcoming, diverse communities with excellent schools and healthcare
- Stunning natural beauty with four distinct seasons and endless outdoor recreation and world class music, theatre, and visual arts
Life in Sudbury, Ontario
Sudbury and Thunder Bay offer an exceptional balance of affordability and natural beauty. With lower living costs, affordable housing, and plenty of space, you can grow personally and professionally. Surrounded by over 300 lakes, forests, and trails, Sudbury are an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise—perfect for hiking, skiing, and fishing. Sudbury offers year-round opportunities to experience world-class music, theatre, and visual arts. With a thriving Francophone, Indigenous, and multicultural arts community, the city blends rich traditions with innovative creativity.
Sudbury is also family-friendly, with excellent schools, healthcare, and recreational options, making it an ideal place to raise a family or enjoy a peaceful lifestyle. And while Sudbury and Thunder Bay have a welcoming small-town atmosphere, it’s only a drive away from major cities like Toronto, offering easy access to urban amenities when needed.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society embodies a culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (“DEIB”) and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Our DEIB practices foster a fair and consistent environment, enabling everyone to feel welcomed, supported and valued in the workplace.
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.
What you'll do
- The veterinarian will provide high-quality care through spay/neuter surgeries and wellness exams while educating clients. This role supports animal welfare by expanding access to veterinary care in Northern communities.
About The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity, established in 1873. The Society, and its network of animal welfare communities, facilitate and provide for province-wide leadership on matters relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal well-being. Offering a variety of mission-based programs including community-based sheltering, animal wellness services, provincial animal transfers, shelter health & wellness, high-volume spay/neuter services, animal rescue, animal advocacy, Indigenous partnership programs and humane education, the Ontario SPCA is Ontario’s animal welfare charity.
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What does The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society pay for a Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary?
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society offers a competitive compensation package for the Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary role. The salary range is CAD 150k - 160k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary do at The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society?
As a Veterinarian Public and Shelter Veterinary at The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, you will: the veterinarian will provide high-quality care through spay/neuter surgeries and wellness exams while educating clients. This role supports animal welfare by expanding access to veterinary care in Northern communities..
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