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VetCare Canada

Canada-wide veterinary network offering mentorship

Practice Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$65k - $70k/yr+ Signing bonus + Relocation bonus
Mid
Vancouver, BC, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • Team management or supervisory experience of 2–3 years.
  • Human resources management experience.
  • Financial and budget management experience.
  • Strong business acumen.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Change management experience.
  • Willingness to work varied hours to meet team needs.
  • Ability to provide feedback and support to team members.
  • Conflict resolution skills.
Responsibilities
  • Create and lead a collaborative team environment that fosters growth, engagement, and exceptional client experiences.
  • Resolve issues to ensure smooth operations and positive client experiences.
  • Manage team schedules.
  • Support talent acquisition by sourcing locum veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists as needed.
  • Provide onboarding and coaching to new team members.
  • Conduct annual reviews and provide feedback and support to help the team grow.
  • Manage inventory, budgets, and the practice’s financial aspects.
  • Promote the team’s work and activities on social media.
Desired Qualifications
  • Veterinary industry knowledge and/or project management experience is recommended.
  • Clinical experience is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of veterinary software systems is an asset.
  • Veterinary experience is an asset.

About the company

VetCare Canada is a network of veterinary practices across Canada that combines the personal care of private clinics with the support and resources of a larger group. Medical teams share knowledge, grow their clinical skills, and deliver personalized care, while a strategic team provides hands-on mentorship, helps with recruitment, and supports practice managers behind the scenes. This community approach aims to make high-quality veterinary care more accessible by pooling expertise and resources, while keeping each practice’s unique culture. Key advantages include strong leadership, tailored mentorship (including tuition and specialized training for RVTs), and a work environment with high team engagement and value placed on staff. The overall goal is to advocate for animals and the people who care for them by enabling world-class medicine through collaboration and supportive leadership.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$175M

Headquarters

Canada

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • VetCare acquired Pickering Animal Hospital in June 2025, extending Ontario density and referral flow.
  • White Rock Veterinary Hospital joined in February 2025, strengthening VetCare's British Columbia footprint.
  • The updated 2026 careers page shows active hiring across roles, indicating operating expansion remains underway.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 JazzHR postings across six provinces signal chronic veterinarian shortages and capacity constraints.
  • Acquisition dependence exposes VetCare to integration mistakes, overpaying, and goodwill write-downs after each deal.
  • A debt-heavy platform faces existential stress if clinic margins soften while expansion spending continues.

What makes VetCare Canada unique

  • VetCare runs a Canada-wide veterinary roll-up across BC, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec.
  • Founder Andrew Black built a succession-exit platform for independent clinic owners since 2015.
  • The January 2025 private placement plus debt facility funded a $275 million growth war chest.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Mental Health Support
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Certification Support
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

8%
CPE Media Inc.
Jan 24th, 2023
VetCare Canada Holdings closes $100M private placement

VANCOUVER – VetCare Canada Holdings Inc. (VetCare) announced today that it has raised $100 million of minority equity financing through a private placement, maintaining the company’s steady growth.