Small Animal Ophthalmologist – Board-Certified or Residency-Trained

King Animal Hospital – King City, Ontario, Canada

King Animal Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency Trained Small Animal Ophthalmologist to join our multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital.

You will join our Small Animal Ophthalmology team including one other Ophthalmologist, managing a varied caseload of medical and surgical ophthalmic cases. Most cases are small animal but there is opportunity for equine cases as well. You’ll work closely with our multi-specialty team to support excellent visual outcomes and quality of life for our patients.

About King Animal Hospital

King Animal Hospital is a privately owned, 60,000 sq ft Equine and Small Animal Multi-Specialty Referral & Emergency Services Hospital located on 50 acres in King City, Ontario, approximately 40 minutes north of downtown Toronto.

We are committed to:

• Excellence in patient care
• Knowledge sharing and teaching
• Employee wellness and psychological safety

Our first phase includes:

• Eight operating rooms
• Twelve exam rooms
• Dedicated ICU and step-down care
• In-house laboratory and pharmacy
• Two digital radiography suites
• A Rehabilitation Centre and Pain Clinic
• A large Learning Centre for teaching and rounds
• Corporate gym and wellness spaces

We are home to over 250 team members and 10+ specialties, including Small Animal Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, Oncology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Emergency Services, Rehabilitation and Equine Surgery.

Advanced Diagnostics & Equipment

You will have access to a comprehensive suite of advanced diagnostics and treatment tools, including:

• 3T MRI (GE) for small animals
• 1.5T MRI (Siemens) for equine
• GE 128-slice CT for small animals
• CT with robotic arm for equine (Universal Medical System)
• Scintigraphy, C-arm, and fluoroscopy
• Ultrasound and digital radiography
• Video endoscopes, rigid scopes, and laparoscopy/arthroscopy towers
• High-flow oxygen and mechanical ventilation, ECG

Location – King City, Ontario

King City offers a blend of rural tranquility and urban access: rolling hills, green space, and a strong sense of community, with excellent schools and outdoor recreation. You’re approximately 40 minutes from downtown Toronto, with easy access to world-class arts, sports, dining, and cultural events.

What We Offer

We prioritize compassionate, high-quality medicine over production targets. You can expect:

• Collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Competitive guaranteed salary (no production-based compensation)
• Relocation and immigration support
• Generous paid time off, including a minimum of 4 weeks’ vacation (based on experience), 10 paid statutory holidays, and additional personal/sick days
• Flexible, compressed work weeks where possible
• Annual CE budget, paid CE days and regular in house CE
• 100% employer-paid health benefits (extended health, dental, vision, paramedical services, travel insurance, life/AD&D)
• Employer-paid professional liability insurance, license and specialty dues
• Access to VIN, Plum, medical libraries and journals
• Discounts on pet products and services
• Access to an in-house Social Worker to support wellbeing, resilience, and compassion fatigue prevention
• A collaborative culture and strong RVT/ACA support

About You

• Board-Certified Small Animal Ophthalmologist (Diplomate ACVO or ECVO) or Residency-Trained and board-eligible.
• Eligible for licensure with the CVO.
• Proficient in a range of ophthalmic diagnostics and procedures; we are happy to discuss specific equipment and case mix to align with your interests.
• Collaborative, approachable and comfortable communicating complex information to clients.
• Enthusiastic about teaching interns, RVTs and colleagues about ophthalmic best practices.

How to Apply or Inquire:

For more information visit our website at https://www.kinganimalhospital.com/

To apply please send your CV or short bio to:

Tammy Brumwell, Head of Human Resources
tbrumwell@kinganimalhospital.com
+1-365-340-5518

King Animal Hospital is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.