Job Description

ABOUT NOVEL

Novel believes that the world would be a better place if all pets were cared for, unconditionally. In order to accomplish this, veterinary medicine needs to be made more accessible for all.

Novel is creating a new standard of accessible veterinary medicine through our technician-led approach. This proprietary (indeed, novel) way of operating allows us to increase our veterinary output without compromising on the quality of medicine or appointment duration. Our operators are all owners, creating an aligned long-term interest between corporate and patient interest.

We are committed to being with the pet owner throughout every chapter of their pet health story, and we appreciate your interest in learning more about how we accomplish this effectively and accessibly.

ELEVATING OUR TECHNICIANS

Novel believes that registered veterinary technicians (RVTs) are being underutilized. As a result of this underutilization, veterinarians (DVMs) shoulder undue burden, which, at times, is hurting professional satisfaction and mental wellbeing.

At Novel, RVTs operate all wellness and minor illness concerns. They are trained to assess the patient, facilitate a proposed treatment plan, and transfer the patient to the treatment area for the DVM to modify or confirm the RVTs evaluation. The client is able to watch as the patient is transferred and assessed by the veterinarian through floor-to-ceiling windows, however the RVT is managing the entirety of the client relationship.

We believe that fully leveraging the talent of RVTs is the key to unlocking more value in veterinary medicine. This allows us to offer radical pricing (i.e.: no exam fees), creating more accessible veterinary medicine for everyone. It also facilitates the ability for the veterinarian to focus solely on what veterinarians were trained to do.

ABOUT THE VETERINARIAN ROLE

Novel opened its inaugural location, located at 561 Brant Street in Burlington, Ontario, on April 11, 2025. Our Veterinarians, in partnership with their RVT, Management, Client Care and Receptionist counterparts, play a pivotal role, not only in launching the clinic but launching the brand.

Our Veterinarian has enough experience under their belt to be comfortable and confident delegating yet overseeing the majority of wellness and minor illness responsibilities, which are led by RVTs. They are therefore a team player, committed to a team-based approach to medicine and have a collaborative, communicative approach and spirit.

The Veterinarian offers compassionate, client-facing medical care for all complex and advanced illness requirements, and is confident and capable of completing surgical requirements independently. They are therefore an excellent client-facing communicator, and are empathetic to the unique complexities pet owners face when determining the extent to which they can provide care for their pet at any given time.

Finally, as a Veterinarian, the right candidate contributes to the establishment of founding corporate culture. They are excited by the prospect of building a brand - not just a clinic - and have a flexible, willing approach to their professional contributions. They are possibly interested in supporting the growth of the business, including policy and protocol development, training of staff, strategic planning initiatives, and more.

In addition to the aforementioned personality attributes, the Veterinarian must have a valid DVM degree and a license to practice in Ontario. Given the nature of this role, we believe that a minimum of five years of working experience is required (but don't hesitate to reach out if you're a superstar!).

SALARY

$165,000 base salary

BENEFITS

Participation in our Employee Stock Option Plan - Become a part owner in the business! 3 weeks of paid vacation A generous CE allowance and four paid days for CE Full health and dental Veterinary care provided at cost

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

We'd love to hear from you. Email us with your CV and a brief paragraph about why you're interested and we'll be sure to promptly respond!

And feel free to follow our social channels @novel.vet to keep up to date with our progress in the meantime.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Stock options Wellness program
Work Location: In person