Associate Veterinarian

Rochester Community Animal Clinic; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their compassionate team. In this full-time role, you will provide wellness and sick appointments, perform surgeries, and offer dental services. The clinic serves a vital role in the community, offering high-quality care to pets and their owners. You will enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on professional development and mental health resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families while enjoying competitive compensation and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Moving Allowance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Pet Perks

Student Loan Management Tools

Qualifications

• Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and sick appointments for pets.
• Perform surgeries, diagnostics, and dental services.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Dental Services

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Location: Rochester Community Animal Clinic

Signing Bonus Offered

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to:

• Provide wellness and sick appointments
• Perform surgeries, diagnostics, and dental services

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

About the Hospital

Rochester Community Animal Clinic (RCAC) is a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter and vaccine clinic serving Rochester, New York’s low-income community, and numerous pet rescue and adoption organizations. Our team provides individualized, compassionate, thoughtful care for our patients and pet parents. Our clients trust us to provide the best care for their furry family members.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Moving Allowance
• Signing bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $90,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.