Veterinary Medical Director

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to take the next step in their career as Medical Director within an established companion animal hospital in Toronto, Ontario. - Medical Director / Veterinarian - Toronto, Ontario
- Up to $160,000 | No Weekends | Clinical Leadership & Mentorship This position combines hands-on clinical medicine with genuine leadership responsibility. You'll have the opportunity to influence medical standards, mentor fellow veterinarians and help shape the continued development of the hospital, while benefiting from a weekday-focused schedule with no weekends. About the Practice
This established small animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats within a friendly, collaborative and client-focused environment.
The practice offers a broad range of general veterinary services, allowing doctors to manage patients throughout every stage of life while building long-term relationships with clients and their pets. Services and clinical capabilities include:
• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive medical consultations
• Vaccinations and parasite prevention
• Internal medicine
• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Reference laboratory support
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Dedicated dental facilities
• General and soft tissue surgery
• Dedicated surgical facilities
• Anesthesia and patient monitoring
• Nutrition counseling
• Senior pet care
• Chronic disease management
• Pain management
• Urgent appointments during hospital hours
• On-site pharmacy
• Grooming services The hospital has established protocols for transferring patients requiring emergency or overnight care to a partner emergency facility, allowing the team to focus on providing excellent general practice medicine while maintaining appropriate continuity of care.
Digital client tools, including an online patient portal, also help streamline communication and provide pet owners with convenient access to their pet's healthcare information. The Opportunity
As Medical Director, you'll remain clinically active while taking responsibility for supporting the hospital's veterinary standards, team development and continued clinical improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing high-quality medical and surgical care
• Managing routine and urgent appointments
• Supporting veterinarians with complex medical and surgical cases
• Reviewing and developing clinical protocols
• Maintaining high standards of patient care and clinical compliance
• Mentoring veterinarians and veterinary students
• Supporting early-career DVM development
• Providing structured clinical feedback and coaching
• Encouraging collaborative case discussions
• Working closely with practice management
• Supporting recruitment and development of veterinary talent
• Helping improve the overall client experience
• Contributing to hospital quality improvement initiatives
• Supporting effective triage and patient care transitions
• Helping build a positive, collaborative and accountable team culture This is a genuine opportunity to have an impact on how medicine is practised within the hospital rather than simply taking on an administrative title.
You'll have the ability to influence protocols, support your veterinary colleagues and help maintain consistently high clinical standards while continuing to see your own patients and develop your individual clinical interests. Leadership & Team Development
A significant part of the position will involve supporting the continued development of the veterinary team.
You'll help create an environment where doctors can openly discuss cases, ask questions and continue developing their clinical capabilities. This includes mentoring veterinary students and early-career doctors, providing constructive feedback and helping veterinarians build confidence in their medical decision-making. You'll also work alongside practice management on broader hospital objectives, using clinical and operational information to identify opportunities for improvement and recognize successes across the team. Package & Benefits
• Compensation up to $160,000
• Weekday-focused schedule
• No weekends
• Flexible scheduling
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer match
• Student loan RRSP support program
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated paid CE time
• Veterinary licensing fees covered
• Professional membership dues covered
• Conference fee support
• Professional liability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid wellness days
• Employee assistance program
• Virtual healthcare access
• Extensive digital medical library
• Leadership development
• Career progression opportunities
• Referral bonus program
• Opportunities to participate in local community initiatives Life in Toronto
Toronto offers an exceptional combination of career opportunity, culture and quality of life, with diverse neighborhoods, excellent restaurants, cafés, live music, professional sports, theatre and cultural attractions. Areas such as Queen West, Yorkville, Kensington Market and the Distillery District offer independent restaurants, boutiques, galleries and entertainment.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Toronto provides waterfront trails, beaches, parks and green spaces, including High Park and the Toronto Islands. Excellent public transportation and extensive connections through Toronto Pearson International Airport make it easy to explore the city and beyond, while Toronto's multicultural population, major universities and thriving professional communities make it an exciting place to build your career.
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