Veterinary Nutritionist – Part-time

Join Our Veterinary Team in King City, Ontario

At King Animal Hospital, we've built a modern, independently owned facility—and a culture—centered on employee wellness, career growth, and exceptional patient care.

We're hiring passionate veterinary professionals, including Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs), Veterinarians (DVMs), Board-Certified Specialists, Animal Care Attendants (ACAs), and Client Service Representatives (CSRs). Our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team of 250+ includes experts in Small Animal and Equine Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Neurology, Anesthesia, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Rehabilitation.

King Animal Hospital is a 60,000 square foot privately owned state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary equine and small animal referral, and emergency hospital committed to excellence in patient care, client service, and clinical innovation. We are seeking a Veterinary Nutritionist (Board Certified or Residency-Trained) to lead and grow our Nutrition Service and support our interdisciplinary teams in providing customized, evidence-based nutritional care for our patients.

About the Role

As our Veterinary Nutritionist, you will play a critical role in clinical case consultation, nutrition-focused patient management, therapeutic diet formulation, and hospital-wide education. You will collaborate closely with specialists in internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, surgery, critical care, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, neurology and other disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition consultations and individualized dietary plans for hospitalized and referred patients
• Develop nutrition protocols and support therapeutic feeding strategies across all departments
• Collaborate with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and client services to integrate nutrition into comprehensive treatment plans
• Guide formulation of home-cooked or commercial therapeutic diets as appropriate
• Educate and train staff on current topics in veterinary nutrition
• Contribute to client education and follow-up support when appropriate
• Participate in hospital rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions
• Support the development of nutritional services for long-term growth

Qualifications

• Board Certification (ACVN or ECVCN) or residency-completion in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition
• DVM (or equivalent) with eligibility for licensure in Ontario
• Strong clinical interest in small animal or mixed-species nutrition (tailor as needed)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for teaching and mentorship

Why Join Us?

• King Animal Hospital is a privately owned 60,000 square ft hospital and already expanding to second and third phase of development.
• Situated just north of Toronto on 50 acres of land in King City offers serene work environment with access to city amenities just a couple blocks from the hospital.
• Be part of a growing hospital with cutting-edge facilities and a highly skilled team
• Access to advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment including GE 3T MRI, 128 slice CT scan, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, hyperbaric chamber, equine CT with robotic arm.
• Over 32 doctors in various specialties including internal medicine, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, rehabilitation, equine and small animal surgery, cardiology, critical care, anesthesiology, emergency services.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values respect, compassion, and innovation
• Monthly CE for doctors from our own employees, and from doctors outside the hospital (human and veterinary)
• Dedicated to employee wellness we provide free one-on-one coaching with a dedicated social worker, corporate gym, quiet spaces, free lunches once per month, and benefits for paramedical services including therapy, massage, physiotherapy, naturopath etc.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, CE days and personal days (depends on hours worked per week)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, CE allowance, uniform, life insurance and pet product and services discounts (depends on hours per week)
• Relocation assistance and immigration support available for eligible candidates

To Apply:

Please send your inquiries or CV and cover letter to

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.