Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE Allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401k Match

PTO

Professional liability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian in Buffalo, NY for a well-established AAHA-accredited hospital. The role offers both full-time and part-time options with dedicated mentorship for new graduates.

Responsibilities include comprehensive medical care, wellness visits, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and ICU management for a diverse caseload. Competitive compensation with sign-on bonus supports professional growth and client care excellence.

Qualifications

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the USA
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for companion animals across a diverse caseload
• Deliver wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery and hospitalization management
• Manage intensive care, pain control and client education
• Collaborate with team to ensure high-quality patient care and strong client relationships

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital providing care for cats and dogs and is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Buffalo, New York. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. This AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital combines advanced medical capabilities, modern technology, and a highly skilled support team to deliver comprehensive veterinary care. The position is suitable for both experienced veterinarians and new graduates seeking a supportive environment with dedicated mentorship opportunities.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care for companion animal patients across a diverse caseload. Responsibilities include wellness and preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization management, intensive care, pain management, and client education. The role involves working closely with colleagues and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care while building strong client relationships. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply, with dedicated mentorship available to support professional development.

Practice Details

This AAHA-accredited hospital offers a broad range of primary, preventative, and advanced veterinary services. Equipment and facilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy capabilities, dental equipment with dental radiography, an in-house laboratory, an in-house pharmacy, an in-office surgical suite, an isolation ward, and intensive care facilities. The hospital also benefits from access to a Board Certified Surgeon, a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia and analgesia, and an overnight technician dedicated to hospitalized patient care. Services offered include adult and senior wellness care, flea and tick control, immunisations, microchipping, new kitten and puppy care packages, parasite control, preventative medicine, vaccinations, weight management programmes, wellness examinations and testing, allergy and itchy skin relief, anesthesia, dental care, dental radiography, dentistry, ear checks, euthanasia services, full diagnostics, general surgery, health certificates, health examinations, hospice care, hospitalization, pain management, radiology, routine surgeries, sevoflurane anesthesia, spays and neuters, digital radiology, endoscopy, soft tissue surgery, and ultrasound. Hospital hours are Monday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, and closed on Sundays.

Team

The hospital is staffed by 5 DVMs and 15 skilled licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. The environment is collaborative and supportive, with access to advanced clinical expertise, dedicated mentorship for new graduates, and a strong team culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary up to $165,000 (Annual)

• Competitive Base Salary up to $165k + Production
• Up to $15k Sign On Bonus
• CE Allowance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k Match
• PTO
• Pet care for own pets
• Professional liability coverage
• Life insurance

Hours: Full Time