Small Animal Internist
Competitive compensation, plus signing, relocation, and retention bonuses
Full-time or part-time opportunity in West Toronto, ON
Schedule: Flexible
Why Join Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto
At Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital of West Toronto, you’ll have the opportunity to build and grow an Internal Medicine service within an established 24-hour emergency and referral hospital. Our purpose-renovated facility is expanding its specialty offerings, creating an exciting opportunity for you to bring your expertise to a growing referral community while helping shape the future of Internal Medicine at the hospital.
You’ll work alongside a highly skilled Surgeon, a board-certified Anesthesiologist, and a collaborative emergency and referral team. With the autonomy to develop your practice and the support of a growing hospital behind you, you’ll have the resources to practice excellent medicine while maintaining the flexibility and work-life balance that make a specialty career rewarding.
Our team is committed to understanding what you need to be successful. Whether you’re looking for a full-time or part-time schedule or have specific professional goals in mind, we’re open to discussing how we can help you build the practice you want.
Location Highlight
West Toronto offers the convenience of city living with easy access to major highways, shopping, restaurants, and a wide variety of amenities. Located less than 30 minutes from Toronto’s city centre, you’ll have easy access to the energy and culture of downtown while enjoying the flexibility of a West Toronto location.
Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses
- Full-time or part-time scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefits with 100% of premium payments covered
- RRSP plan with employer matching
- Generous CE and uniform allowance
- Licensing and professional membership dues covered
- Access to a board-certified Anesthesiologist
- Opportunity to work alongside a seasoned and highly skilled Surgeon
- Support for individualized professional and scheduling needs
In Your Day-to-day, You Will
- Manage complex Internal Medicine cases and develop thoughtful diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to each patient.
- Perform and/or coordinate advanced diagnostics, including ultrasound, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory testing.
- Coordinate with Emergency and surgical teams to provide comprehensive care for shared patients.
- Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely communication and collaborative case management.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
- Help develop and grow the Internal Medicine service as the hospital expands its specialty offerings.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
- Identify opportunities to expand your clinical interests and shape your practice based on the needs of the community and your professional goals.
What You Bring
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for veterinary licensure in Ontario.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or completion of an Internal Medicine residency; board-eligible and residency-trained candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
- A passion for diagnostic medicine, continuous learning, and advancing specialty care.
- An interest in helping develop and grow an Internal Medicine service within an expanding referral hospital.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to
Tauri VerHow at Tauri.VerHow@ethosvet.com.