Canada-Based Staff Veterinarian

• Provide practical clinical feedback to Product, Engineering, Operations, and other Vetster teams regarding workflows that affect veterinary care.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable state veterinary telemedicine laws, proposed legislative changes, VCPR requirements, and relevant regulatory changes.

As mutually agreed upon and based on availability, the Staff Veterinarian may also:

• Participate in media, PR, and industry events.
• Contribute to educational content for pet owners and veterinarians.

This role requires an expected commitment of approximately 40 hours per week, inclusive of scheduled appointments, medical records, administrative time, continuity-of-care activities, internal meetings, and clinical follow-up.

• Appointments with clients are scheduled in 20-minute increments.
• The anticipated average caseload is approximately 12–16 appointments per day.
• Appointments are generally scheduled consecutively (varies by demand), with protected time given for meal breaks, medical records, and administrative responsibilities.
• Veterinarians have flexibility in establishing their schedule while also maintaining consistent Monday through Friday weekday availability.
• No routine nights, holidays, or on-call responsibilities are expected.

• 3+ years companion animal clinical experience with a DVM or VMD degree.
• Active veterinary licensure in good standing within Canada.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional provincial licenses.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to determine when virtual care is appropriate.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong medical record and documentation ability
• Ability to collaborate with veterinarians, RVTs, and cross-functional teams.

Previous experience in veterinary telemedicine or multi-province practice is considered an asset.

Vetster will cover veterinary licenses and license renewals required for the role.

The veterinarian is responsible for providing and maintaining internet access and private workspace needed to perform the role.

Quarterly travel within Canada and/or the continental United States is expected.

Vetster will cover or reimburse reasonable expenses associated with required business travel.

Vetster?

• The expected salary band for this position is $175,000-$185,000
• Fully remote veterinary practice with flexible scheduling
• No routine nights, holidays, or on-call responsibilities
• Protected medical record and administrative time
• Vetster-paid required veterinary licenses and renewals
• Predictable clinical caseload
• Quarterly company-paid travel
• Unlimited access to Vetster for your pets.
• Generous vacation and personal day policy.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for you and your family.
• Competitive salary with market alignment.
• RRSP matching and Employee Stock Option Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and international assignments.
• A culture of inclusivity, equity, and team engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to the continued growth of virtual veterinary care

Our recruitment process includes:

• A 30-minute introductory video call with People & Culture
• A 45-minute clinical interview with members of Vetster’s Operations and Veterinary teams
• A 45-minute final-round interview with members of Vetster leadership

Vetster uses a third-party provider to conduct background checks following an offer

Ready to Make a Difference?

Embark on a fulfilling journey with us to shape the future of pet healthcare.

If you're driven by innovation, collaboration, and a love for pets, apply now to join our mission-driven team.

Vetster welcomes and encourages applications from everyone!

We are committed to accommodating candidates in ways that will make them comfortable and successful throughout the hiring process - both physically and mentally.

These accommodations are available at every stage of the application process upon request.

For this role, we will use AI screening in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to identify keywords and minimum qualifications as well as note-taking in interviews.

These tools will assist us in pinpointing qualified candidates and moving the recruitment process along at a progressive pace.

If you have any questions about our use of AI, please reach out to us.