Urgent Care Veterinarian | Niskayuna, NY

CareVet Health•Town of Niskayuna, NY

12d•$100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to grow our team at River Road Animal Hospital, located in the heart of Niskayuna, NY. The ideal candidate must have experience performing dental procedures and be confident handling dentals independently. This role is structured for the Veterinarian to focus on dental procedures on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and see patients on Fridays and Saturdays. CareVet Veterinarians receive industry-leading benefits that support work/life balance and offer premium pay.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
Strong fondness and understanding of animals
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of animal behavior
Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Responsibilities

Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
Treat and dress wounds
Perform surgery on animals
Test for and vaccinate against diseases
Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
Prescribe medication
Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Benefits

Premium pay ranges with the ability to create your own schedule
Generous sign on bonus packages for full time (35-40/hour week) team members
Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

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