Lead Veterinarian - Sunrise Animal Hospital

Across Canada, Vet Strategy is a network of veterinary practices united by a shared purpose: healthy animals, happy owners.

• Our People Promise – To be a great place to work.
• Our Customer Promise – To deliver world-class veterinary care, locally.
• Our Sustainability Promise – To be a force for good.

Guided by our values—
We Care, We Dare, We Share
—we prioritize well-being, embrace challenges, and foster collaboration. Rooted in passion and compassion, we support our people, patients, their families, and our communities. Humble and approachable, we achieve more together.

This is more than a veterinary position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of a clinic's next chapter.

At Sunrise Animal Hospital
, we are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Veterinarian who is excited by the challenge of rebuilding, mentoring, and creating something exceptional. You will play a key role in strengthening our doctor team
, elevating medical standards, and helping shape the culture, direction, and long-term success of the practice.

For the right leader, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the resources, support, and stability of a larger veterinary network.

• Serve as the medical and professional leader of the veterinary team
• Play a pivotal role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing veterinarians
• Help rebuild and strengthen a high-performing, collaborative doctor team
• Drive medical excellence and contribute to the strategic direction of the practice

• Support and mentor new graduate and restricted-license veterinarians
• Create an environment where developing clinicians can thrive with confidence
• Make a lasting impact on the profession through leadership and coaching

• Influence workflows, standards of care, and clinic culture
• Partner with hospital leadership to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Help expand services and develop areas of special interest

• Flexible scheduling options, including the possibility of a 4-day work week
• Shared weekend ER rotation with support from the team
• Leadership role without sacrificing personal time

As part of our network, you will receive competitive compensation, bonus potential, generous CE allowance, VIN membership, licensing dues paid, paid vacation, a generous personal pet policy, comprehensive health benefits, and access to our extensive network of DVMs!

Sunrise Animal Hospital has a strong foundation, a loyal client base, and an experienced support team committed to delivering exceptional patient care. We are seeking a leader who sees opportunity where others see challenges and is energized by helping a team grow and succeed.

One of your most important responsibilities will be helping attract, develop, and retain talented veterinarians. Your leadership will directly influence the future success of the practice and the experience of both clients and team members.

You’ll work alongside dedicated RVTs and support staff who are eager to partner with a strong clinical leader. Together, you’ll foster an environment built on trust, communication, accountability, and mutual respect.

• Dedicated dental suite
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Full in-house IDEXX laboratory
• Diverse GP and urgent care caseload
• Access to referral and specialty support when needed

We proudly support local rescue organizations, community outreach…