Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Job, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada

The Vet Service • Full-time • Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada • 1d ago

Job Description: Our client is seeking a compassionate and competent Small Animal Veterinarian with at least one year of experience to join a welcoming, full-service veterinary hospital. The clinic cares for dogs, cats, and exotic companion pets, offering a broad range of services from wellness and preventive care through diagnostics, surgery, and specialty support — creating varied and enriching case exposure for a motivated veterinarian.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

Conducting wellness exams, preventive care and regular check-ups for small animal patients
Performing surgeries, dentistry, and soft tissue procedures as needed
Utilizing diagnostic tools including digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing for accurate assessment and treatment planning
Managing medical and surgical cases, plus follow-up care and client communications
Supporting care for exotic pets alongside dogs and cats, where applicable

Qualifications Needed:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification
At least 1 year of clinical experience in small animal medicine (dogs/cats/exotics)
Proficiency in general surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and routine companion-animal medicine
Good communication and client-counseling skills, with empathy and professionalism
Comfort working in a varied caseload including exotic pets, and ability to handle diverse clinical situations

Package:

Work in a well-equipped, full-service hospital with modern diagnostics, surgical suite, and in-house lab support
Diverse caseload including dogs, cats, and exotic pets — strong clinical variety and learning opportunity
Supportive veterinary and support-staff team fostering a friendly, collaborative work environment
Opportunities to develop surgical, diagnostic, and exotic-pet medicine skills
Flexible scheduling supportive of work–life balance
Continued professional growth, with exposure to broad companion-animal practice
Stable employment in a community-oriented clinic known for high standards of care
Positive, welcoming hospital atmosphere that values patient comfort and owner communication
Scope for building long-term relationships with clients and variety in clinical work