Job Description:
Board-Certified Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgeon (ACVS or ECVS)
Full-Time | Referral Orthopaedics | Research & Innovation Focus
Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital (CMVH) is a privately owned, AAHA-accredited small animal referral and surgical hospital with a strong orthopaedic identity and a deep commitment to evidence-based medicine, innovation, and patient-centered care. We are seeking a full-time ACVS or ECVS-boarded surgeon with a primary focus on orthopaedics to join our growing service.
This role is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys complex cases, values collaboration, and wants to contribute to the ongoing evolution of orthopaedic care through both clinical excellence and research. This position emphasizes advanced clinical care, client communication, evidence-based medicine, and active participation in innovation and research.
Candidate Qualifications
●Board-certified (ACVS or ECVS)
●Strong experience in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
●Advanced fracture management experience, including complex internal fixation and revision cases
●Extensive experience in stifle surgery, including TPLO, meniscal pathology, and revision procedures
●Comfortable managing angular limb and limb deformities
●Interest in or experience with total joint replacement preferred
●Interest in case complexity, innovation, and advancing orthopaedic standards of care
Our Hospital
CMVH is purpose-built for referral surgery and equipped with advanced imaging, arthroscopy, and fracture management systems. We actively support research, publication development, and collaboration with academic and industry partners.
●On-site CT
●Intraoperative CR fluoroscopy
●4K Arthrex arthroscopy system
●NanoScope arthroscopy (including fracture applications)
●Comprehensive fracture fixation systems (I-Lock, Synthes-style instrumentation, titanium locking plates,Arthrex fracture systems)
●Multiple TPLO systems
Research & Academic Support
Applicants with prior publications or current research involvement are strongly encouraged.
CMVH actively supports:
●Evidence-based protocol development
●Prospective and retrospective clinical research
●Peer-reviewed publications and case series
●Collaboration with academic institutions and industry partners
Practice Model
●A consistent orthopaedic referral caseload averaging 4–6 procedures per day, supporting both efficiency and careful case management
●No emergency or after-hours responsibilities
●Outpatient case management
●Strong referral base across the GTA and Northern Ontario
●Compensation
●Highly competitive compensation (salary and/or production-based)
●Generous CE and professional development support
●Relocation assistance available
Key Responsibilities:
• Build rapport with clients by gathering information and listening to, and empathizing with, their concerns.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical procedures on pets that deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Communicate with clients on topics such as pet diagnosis, surgical plans. and medication instructions.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain that all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols.
• Stay current on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
Job Requirements:
Education
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
