Job Description

Our Vision:

To be a leader in animal welfare, working for a compassionate society where all animals are respected and valued.

Our Mission:

To Improve the Lives of Animals.



Veterinarian - Build a Career That Makes a Difference

Are you a compassionate Veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the people who love them? At Toronto Humane Society, we're building a talent pool of dedicated professionals to support our growing veterinary services.

Whether your passion lies in preventative wellness care or surgical and dental services, we want to hear from you.



Why Join Toronto Humane Society?

Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a team that believes every animal deserves respect, dignity, and quality care. Flexible Opportunities: We offer roles focused on wellness services, surgical/dental care, or a blend, based on your strengths. Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment. Community Impact: Help expand access to veterinary care and support underserved pet owners across Toronto.

What You'll Do

Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Practice evidence-based medicine with compassion and resource-conscious decision-making. Support and mentor staff, students, and veterinary mentees. Contribute to a positive public image through respectful, empathetic client interactions.

What We're Looking For

DVM and Ontario veterinary license in good standing 2+ years of experience in clinical practice Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Commitment to accessible care and cultural humility Ability to thrive in a dynamic, emotionally rich environment

Ready to Make a Difference?

We accept applications and review them on a rolling basis. If you're ready to bring your skills, heart, and voice to a team that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our talent pool and help us build a more humane future.



This posting is not limited to one existing job vacancy. It represents an ongoing hiring need for this position and may be used to fill current or future openings.

Candidate Potential

At Toronto Humane Society, we value diverse perspectives and recognize that a great candidate may not check every box. If you're passionate about animal welfare and believe you have the potential to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you may not meet every listed qualification. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Toronto Humane Society is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and equitable workplace where people's unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and welcome. We recognize that a diverse and empowered workforce helps us better serve our animals, clients, and community and contributes to Toronto Humane Society's overall growth and success. Therefore, we strongly encourage qualified applications from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups within the animal welfare sector, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, 2S/LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Accommodation Needs

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Use of AI in Recruitment

To streamline our hiring process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the core evaluation of candidates is carried out by our human resources team. This approach ensures a personalized review that allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applicant's unique skills and potential.

Next Steps

We thank all applicants for their interest in Toronto Humane Society, however due to the high number of applications we receive, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.