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
[email protected]
+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.
