Job Description

Job Title:

Mixed Animal Veterinarian (Equine-Focused, Strong Small Animal)

Clinics:

North Simcoe Veterinary Services and

Midland Veterinary Service

Location:

Just outside Midland, ON (near Georgian Bay / Cottage Country)

Who We Are

North Simcoe Veterinary Services is a

family-owned mixed animal practice

located on a farm just outside Midland, Ontario. Founded in the 1980s, we've grown with our community and still see clients who have been with us for over 40 years.

We are part of a two-clinic group:

Midland Veterinary Service

- strictly small animal, in town

North Simcoe Veterinary Services

- mixed animal (this role)
We're rural, community-oriented and proud of it - but we're also a

busy, progressive practice

with strong medical standards, modern equipment, and a collaborative veterinary team (late 20s-early 30s, grads from OVC, Dublin, Melbourne, etc.).

Our large animal caseload is

heavily equine

(pleasure / backyard horses, not performance sport medicine), plus beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, pot-bellied pigs, and the occasional alpaca/llama. Our small animal caseload is primarily dogs and cats.

This is a great match for someone who loves

variety, real relationships with clients, and a team that actually hangs out together

(vet socials, food, and lots of laughs) - and who isn't looking for a "slow and quiet" practice.

We're looking for a

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

who is:

Excited to do

a lot of small animal medicine and surgery

Comfortable with horses

and interested in mixed animal work Keen to participate in our

large animal on-call rotation

(equine + farm species; no small animal ER on call)
Depending on the rest of the team composition, the role will realistically look like:

Small animal:

Typically

60-80%

of your time

Large animal:

Typically

20-40%

, skewed heavily equine
We are very open to

new graduates

and early-career DVMs, as long as you're eager to learn and build confidence. We have a structured mentorship approach, but we're not a place where you'll be handheld forever -- we're looking for someone who wants to

grow into independence

with strong support behind them.

New Grad Mentorship & Support

We've hired and successfully mentored

many new grads

, including international grads (e.g., Ireland). We have a clear, staged approach:

For Small Animal:

Start by

shadowing

another vet Transition to your

own appointments

with another vet in the building and

longer appointment times

while you build confidence Gradually move to standard 30-minute appointments Goal: within a few months, you're handling typical GP caseloads comfortably, with colleagues readily available for consults

For Large Animal:

Initially

ride along

and shadow for calls Move into doing

basic calls independently

once comfortable

On-call progression:

Month 1: shadow the on-call veterinarian Month 2: you are on call with a

designated backup

Backup support can be extended for additional months based on your comfort & performance
We love to teach and support - but we're also looking for someone who will

take that mentorship and run with it

, not someone who still needs intense handholding a year in. If you're a new grad who's keen to grow into a confident, capable mixed animal vet, this is an incredible environment.

Benefits & Perks

4 weeks of vacation

to start

Group health benefits

(including extended health & dental) Clinic pays a portion of health premiums and

100% of dental premiums

Benefits typically start after 3 months - for the right candidate, we're open to discussing waiving or adjusting this waiting period*

Professional fees paid

(e.g., licensing, dues, malpractice insurance)

VIN membership

fully covered

Continuing Education:

~

$1,000 per year

for approved CE Open to discussing additional CE for the right fit

Uniform allowance

(~$300-$400 annually)

Clinic vehicle provided

for all large animal work and on-call Supportive

hospital administrator

and strong support staff team

Lifestyle & Location

Located just outside

Midland, Ontario

, near

Georgian Bay

, cottage country, ski hills and hiking About

1.5 hours from Toronto

and

30 minutes from Barrie

, just off Hwy 400 Perfect if you like

outdoor activities, lake life, and small-town community

while still being able to get to the city when you want
What We're Looking For

Must Have:

DVM (or equivalent) and

eligibility for full, unrestricted licensure in Ontario

We cannot accommodate restricted or supervised-only licenses for this mixed/large animal role*
Comfort (or strong interest + basic handling skills) working with:

Dogs and cats

Horses

(non-performance, pleasure, backyard) Farm species (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; alpaca/llama exposure is a plus) Willingness to participate in the

large animal on-call rotation

Valid

driver's license

Nice to Have:

1-3+ years in mixed practice is an asset, but

motivated new grads are absolutely encouraged to apply

Strong communicator,

friendly, team-oriented, and collaborative

Able to thrive in a

busy, sometimes hectic clinic

(not afraid of a full schedule and an unpredictable day) Genuine desire to be part of a

tight-knit vet team and rural community

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person