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True Work-Life Balance is Possible at McKee-Pownall Equine Services!

As McKee-Pownall Equine Services continues to grow and expand, we are looking for an experienced equine veterinarian who has completed an internship or has equivalent experience in clinical equine practice to join our team at our well-established location in Campbellville, Ontario.

If you are looking to:

  • Practice a balanced mix of pleasure and sport horse medicine, lameness, dentistry, and emergency care
  • Join a collaborative and supportive group practice
  • Enjoy unparalleled work-life balance, including 4-day work weeks and a reasonable on-call requirement
  • Work with an experienced and well-trained team of veterinary technicians and assistants
  • Build strong professional relationships with wonderful clients who truly want what is best for their equine partners

Then we would like to hear from you!

The successful candidate is a confident professional with excellent communication skills who has a high level of self-awareness and a strong desire to be part of a supportive and highly collaborative team.  Applicants should understand that patient care is only part of their role and should see the value in building trust-based relationships with horse owners and trainers by giving them peace of mind in their decisions about the health and wellness of their horses.  

Our competitive compensation package offers the following:

  • A true 4 Day Work Week
  • Shared on call averaging 1 evening per week and 1 weekend per month.
  • Above average salary (not based on production, we value a collaborative veterinary team)
  • 100% of after-hours client emergency fees paid to you
  • 3 weeks’ vacation + extra day off for each weekend on call equals an average of 28 total paid days off per year, on top of your 4 Day Work Week days off
  • 5 Personal/Emergency Days per year
  • Health & Dental benefits including life and short-term disability insurance
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing services through Moka Care
  • Employee and Family Assistance program providing confidential, short-term counselling and support in a variety of areas
  • Flexible work arrangements to support working parents
  • Generous Continuing Education Allowance & Opportunities
  • Retirement Savings Matching Plan
  • Relocation / Moving Allowance

About McKee-Pownall Equine Services

We are an innovative and growth-oriented 14 doctor practice with 3 locations all within an hour of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Our practice includes the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and treatment options, including a standing Hallmarq MRI.  Our Campbellville clinic is located in the beautiful rolling countryside west of Toronto and is home to a brand-new ship-in facility, clinic and collaborative office space. Our clientele consists of sport horses (hunter/jumper, eventing, dressage and western performance), Standardbred racehorses, as well as cherished pleasure horses with exceptional owners.

Over the last 20+ years, McKee-Pownall Equine Services has consciously developed a strong and distinct company culture of highly enthusiastic, collaborative, and talented employees who can enjoy their version of work-life balance while focusing on excellent client service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a new team member who shares these goals and values. We strongly believe in mentoring and professional development - we want to help you figure out what you want professionally and give you the opportunities and financial support to make it happen.

Our practice is part of the Altano Group who is leading the way in equine veterinary care. Continue learning and growing in your career with best-in-class support, which includes a worldwide network of passionate colleagues and specialists just like you with whom you can collaborate through knowledge-sharing exchange groups, virtual and in-person CE events, and VetPD courses.

Working in Canada

In Ontario, veterinarians who have graduated from a NAVLE accredited University and passed the NAVLE within two attempts will be granted a full veterinary license. We also have the option to apply for an equine-restricted license for graduates of non-accredited NAVLE universities who have extensive equine experience. 

We are experienced in obtaining work visas for foreign workers and will handle this process as well as all associated fees for the successful candidates.

We are a part of the Altano Group:

With over 2,000 employees at more than 80 locations in 12 countries, Altano is the world's leading group of equine clinics. Our veterinarians and medical specialists use their knowledge and experience to provide the highest standard of medical care for the animals entrusted to us. Altano employees are passionate about giving their best for the welfare of animals and benefit from a corporate culture based on appreciation as well as a fair and respectful working environment. In order to continuously improve as a team and shape the future of veterinary medicine, we focus on promoting the ongoing development of our employees, collective life-long learning, and the transfer of knowledge within our group.