Dermatologist, Alta Vista Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals

9 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario$180K - $250KFull TimeDermatology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join VCA Animal Hospitals as a Veterinary Dermatologist – $180K - $250K in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $180K - $250K

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join VCA Animal Hospitals as a Veterinary Dermatologist – $180K - $250K.

Key Skills

DermatologyDiagnostic SkillsCritical Care SkillsVentilation ExpertiseCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsTrainingMentoringTeamworkLeadership

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid DVM degree or equivalent, be Board-eligible or Board-certified by the ACVD, and hold or be eligible for licensure with the CVO in Ontario. Essential attributes include strong leadership, teamwork, organizational skills, and expertise in diagnostics and critical care, including ventilation.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist, Alta Vista Animal Hospital at VCA Animal Hospitals a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Dermatology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

This Dermatology position at VCA Animal Hospitals is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Dermatology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $400k, with the typical range spanning $300k to $550k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

VCA Animal Hospitals lists compensation for this physician position at $180k to $250k annually.

This is approximately 46% below the national median for Dermatology professionals, which is around $400k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Dermatology, Diagnostic Skills, Critical Care Skills, Ventilation Expertise, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Training, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Dermatology role.

Core responsibilities: The Dermatologist will join a multidisciplinary specialty team at a busy, growing hospital, providing expert care to a diverse caseload. Key duties include utilizing excellent diagnostic and critical care skills, providing exemplary customer service, and actively training and mentoring interns and t...

Benefits package: RRSP with 5% Employer Match, Continuing Education Benefits, Paid Wellness Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacation, Employee Assistance Programs, Professional Liability Insurance, Medical Library Access. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Dermatology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.