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Belmont, Massachusetts

Veterinarian (DVM) - Belmont Veterinary Services

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $160K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Belmont Veterinary Services

Learn More

Belmont Veterinary Services is located in Belmont, ON. A short drive from London and St. Thomas. We are committed to the highest standards of patient care, providing medicine and surgery in a unique, collaborative environment of compassionate and friendly professionals. Our team values work/life balance, offering flexible schedules and a vibrant work environment.

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Is This Role Right For You?

Our ideal Veterinarian (DVM) will have 3–7 years of experience and demonstrate a high standard of medical expertise, including proficiency in surgical and dental procedures. They will be confident in making independent decisions, managing complex cases, and responding to emergencies. Primarily responsible for clinical care, the DVM will leverage their medical knowledge, teamwork, and emotional intelligence to deliver exceptional veterinary medicine and leadership for the team.

We will only consider candidates who hold or are eligible to hold a full General Veterinary License in Ontario at the time of their application.

Why Join the Belmont Veterinary Services Team?

A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, Veterinary Assistants, and Client Care Reception who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth: Access continuing education funding and opportunities to develop your medical, surgical, and leadership skills.

Mentorship Matching You: Whether you’re offering guidance or seeking it, we want to learn what type of mentorship and support that’s impactful to you to continue learning and growing.

What We Offer

Guaranteed Base + Production (without negative accrual)

Comprehensive Benefits Include: Medical (including vision care), Dental & Life Insurance (Single/Family) Long Term Disability (Employee contribution)

  • Paid Veterinary Licensing Dues & Provincial Membership fees
  • Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance
  • Professional Development Allowance
  • VIN Membership
  • Vacation & Paid Time Off
  • Veterinary AI Scribe Membership (Fydo DX)
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Flexible Schedule
  • The VetCare Community Benefits
  • Networking, Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange with other DVMs

A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members.

  • Access to our Veterinary Learning Platform
  • Free or Discounted CE hosted on site
  • Voluntary RSP/TFSA Contribution Plan
  • Generous Referral Program
  • Recognition Programs
  • Annual Performance Review
  • Employee Pet Discounts
  • Pet Bereavement Day
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Pay Rate: Pay Rate: $130,000 - $160,000
  • Book a Coffee Chat with marcy.heffren@vet-care.ca to learn more!

About VetCare

VetCare (vet-care. ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

Key Responsibilities

The DVM is primarily responsible for providing high-standard clinical care, including medicine, surgery, and dental procedures. They must manage complex cases, respond to emergencies, and provide leadership within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3–7 years of experience and hold or be eligible for a full General Veterinary License in Ontario. Proficiency in surgical and dental procedures and the ability to make independent medical decisions are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Surgical ProceduresEmergency ResponseCase ManagementIndependent Decision Making

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian (DVM) - Belmont Veterinary Services at VetCare Canada a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Healthcare Professional Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$145k (25 salary observations; 85 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

7
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5
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2
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1
$220k
2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Belmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,394k
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VetCare Canada

Veterinary Services
Vancouver, British Columbia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed Base + Production
No Negative Accrual
Medical Insurance
Vision Care
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Paid Veterinary Licensing Dues