Associate Veterinarian

Nysvms; New York; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join their compassionate team at a well-equipped animal hospital. This role offers the opportunity to perform a variety of veterinary duties, including patient examinations, surgical procedures, and mentoring support staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong diagnostic and surgical skills, along with excellent communication abilities. Enjoy a competitive salary with potential bonuses, generous personal pet discounts, and a supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional development. If you're passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and building lasting client relationships, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Mentorship from ABVP certified DVM

Health and liability insurance

Simple IRA retirement plan with match

Continuing education allowance

Generous personal pet discount

Paid time off (15d vacation, 5d sick/personal, 3d CE)

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensure to practice in New York required.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills essential for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise care of hospitalized patients and conduct surgical procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Surgical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Veterinary Software

Job description

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian at Northtown Animal Hospital located in Amherst, NY. Experience is preferred but we will also mentor a new graduate.

Duties and Requirements:
- Perform patient examinations, develop diagnostic and treatment plans based on history and exam findings, interpret laboratory results and radiographs, prescribe medication, maintain medical records, and communicate with/educate clients.
- Supervise care of hospitalized patients, perform surgical and medical procedures appropriate to skill and experience, perform oral surgery and dental extractions.
- Supervise and train technical support staff. Participate in doctor rounds and staff meetings. Collaborate with and mentor professional staff.
- Full time schedule is approximately 40 hours - 4 day work week with alternating half day Saturday.

Compensation and Benefits:
- Mentorship and/or collaboration with ABVP board certified DVM.
- Competitive base salary (110-130k) plus monthly production bonus (expect to earn 140-160k). No negative accrual.
- Generous personal pet discount, Simple IRA retirement plan with match, health and liability insurance, licenses and association dues, VIN membership, continuing education allowance, PTO (15d vacation, 5d sick/personal, 3d CE).

Northtown Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited, independently owned, 2 DVM practice with an amazing support team in a well-equipped, 5 exam room facility. Owner DVM is ABVP certified in canine and feline practice.

Our mission: “We provide the highest quality, individualized, compassionate veterinary care to clients who regard their pets as family members.”

We are a tight-knit, team-centered organization, recognizing each individual's unique contributions to achieving our mission and common goals. We focus on thorough preventative care as well as management of illness and disease for the lifetime of our patients. We value connecting with our clients for a long-term partnership. Come be a valued part of our team!

Qualifications:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York.
- Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Experience with small mammals is a plus.
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
- Experience is preferred but new graduates are also encouraged to apply.
- Long range buy in/out interest is a positive.