Veterinarian, DVM

Location: Sarnia, ON

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Status: Existing

Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience and skills

Blue Cross Animal Hospital, located in Southwestern Ontario on the shores of Lake Huron, has proudly served pets in the community for over 50 years. It has evolved to include outpatient clinics in the surrounding communities of Petrolia and Corunna. Our services have also developed and expanded to meet the advancements in veterinary medicine. Our team of long-serving staff provides a close-knit 'working family' atmosphere. We strive to provide quality medical care to cats and dogs in a warm and friendly environment.

Work-life balance! Would you like to practice 3-4 days per week?  We are looking for an enthusiastic companion animal Veterinarian to join our outstanding team in Sarnia, ON. 

• A valid DVM from an accredited university

• Genuine passion for veterinary medicine and for our furry friends!

• Dedicated to promoting team-based medicine practices

• Exceptional interpersonal skills in working with your colleagues, pet parents and community

• A passion for coaching and mentoring

What We Can Offer You

• RRSP 5% Employer Group Match Program!

• VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program - Ask us more!

• VCA Academy Mentorship Program, a six-month tailored mentorship program with ongoing support

• Medical Library Access; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Continuing education benefits - we know you love to learn!

• Career and leadership opportunities

• Licensing, membership dues, and conference fees

• Referral bonus rewards

• Paid wellness days, paid sick days, paid vacation time

• Employee assistance programs

• E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus

• Virtual health care offering quick access to quality care

• Professional liability insurance coverage

• Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives

About us:

Sarnia is a vibrant city, with great local culture, beaches and a friendly community with higher than average income and low cost of living.  It is an ideal place to raise a family or launch a career as a young professional.  What is your dream job is!  Do you love surgery?  Do you enjoy discussing preventive medicine, or do you prefer complex medical cases and the chance to perform interesting procedures?  We are a high-end hospital, offering excellent care, including digital and dental radiography, chiropractic and laser therapy services to our many patients and our wealth of kind and invested clientele.  We want to work with you to create the career you've always dreamed of - tell us what you love, and we'll work with your strengths and schedule to make it happen! In this role, you will examine patients to diagnose and treat health needs. You understand the importance of collaborating with the pet-owner and the support team to provide the best care possible to your patient.  You are confident in operating various medical equipment and performing medical procedures, including physical examinations, immunization and surgery.  You take pride in providing expert patient care! 

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.

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