Urgent Care Veterinarian | Niskayuna, NY

CareVet Health • Town of Niskayuna, NY

9d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We are seeking a part-time Veterinarians to grow our team at River Road Animal Hospital is located in the heart of Niskayuna, NY. The incoming Veterinarian will have flexible scheduling options that can include GP and Urgent cases. Plus, CareVet Veterinarians receive industry-leading benefits that ensure work/life balance and premium pay. The ideal canidate would be open to working Fridays and Saturdays.

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
• For our full list of part and full time Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree