Veterinarian

Location Welland
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 150,000 - 200,000
Contact name: Maeve Cummins

Contact email: maeve@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3774
Published: about 10 hours ago

Veterinarian – Welland Animal Hospital, Ontario
💰 Compensation: $150K–$200K + generous signing & relocation bonuses
📍 Location: Welland, Ontario – 25 minutes from Niagara Falls

Join a Team Where Mentorship, Medicine, and Community All Come First
At Welland Animal Hospital (WAH), we’re a progressive, privately operated companion animal practice that sees a diverse small animal caseload—from routine wellness to advanced surgical and diagnostic cases. Our team takes pride in practicing evidence-based medicine in a supportive, low-drama environment.

Whether you’re an experienced DVM or early in your career, you’ll be surrounded by a cohesive and experienced team that works collaboratively and shares a passion for continuous learning.

About the Practice

  • Established, full-service hospital with 30+ years in the Welland community

  • Two full-time veterinarians and one part-time, supported by a strong team of 4 RVTs and 5 veterinary assistants

  • Appointment-based practice (no walk-ins), giving you time to focus on quality care

  • Caseload includes:
    • Preventative medicine & chronic disease management
    • Soft tissue surgery (spays/neuters, lumpectomies, gastropexies, cystotomies, etc.)
    • Dentistry (digital dental X-ray, surgical extractions)
    • Dermatology, ophthalmology, senior care, in-house diagnostics

  • Average of 15–20 appointments/day per DVM, with scheduled breaks and no double-booking

  • Dedicated surgical and dental days each week for interested veterinarians

  • In-house IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound

  • Recently renovated treatment and surgical areas, with separate dog and cat wards

Development & Mentorship

  • Supportive, collaborative mentorship for early-career DVMs

  • Annual CE allowance + access to conferences and wet labs

  • Monthly team training and educational lunch-and-learns

  • Structured onboarding plan with peer mentorship and clinical guidance

  • Opportunity to explore leadership and special interests

 The Ideal Candidate

  • 1–2+ years of clinical experience in a companion animal setting

  • Comfortable with routine surgeries and dentals (mentorship available to build surgical confidence)

  • Strong communicator who thrives in a team-oriented, client-focused setting

  • Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) in Ontario

🎉 Why You'll Love Working Here
We believe that veterinary medicine should be rewarding, sustainable, and fun. Our culture reflects that:

  • Monthly team events (trivia nights, bowling, holiday parties)

  • Daily team huddles and regular check-ins

  • Flexible scheduling options—no after-hours or on-call

  • Practice pets and therapy animals frequently roam the treatment area

🌳 Life in Welland
Located in the heart of the Niagara Region, Welland is a peaceful, affordable community surrounded by nature and close to urban hubs:

  • Gorgeous cycling paths and the Welland Canal Trail

  • Minutes to Niagara wine country and 25 minutes to Niagara Falls

  • Affordable housing, a welcoming small-town feel, and great local schools

  • Quick drive to Hamilton, St. Catharines, and the U.S. border

If you’re seeking exceptional medicine, strong mentorship, and a practice that feels like home, we’d love to meet you.