Associate Veterinarian
: Job Details :

Town & Country Veterinary Clinic is a growing mixed animal practice located in rural upstate New York and has an immediate opening for a full-time, small animal veterinarian. The practice has three clinics with one located by Ogdensburg, a second clinic located in the Potsdam/Canton area, and a third clinic in the village of Massena. All three clinics are within 30-45 minutes of each other and are two hours from Syracuse, one hour from Lake Placid, one hour from Ottawa, and two hours from Montreal. The clinics are well equipped with new digital x-ray units, blood lab stations, surgical lasers, ultrasound and companion therapeutic lasers. All clinics are staffed with certified technicians and support personnel. The staff is extremely client oriented and understand the importance of excellent customer service. New graduates are encouraged as mentoring is an important aspect of our clinics philosophy. Todays veterinarian faces many challenges and our philosophy embraces a positive life/work balance where our veterinarians are afforded a healthy time off schedule. Our veterinarians are guaranteed a 3-day weekend every other weekend! We are looking for enthusiastic individuals that can handle both the medical and surgical needs of the patient as well as the individual needs of the client while working hand in hand with our professional staff. Upstate New York is an outdoor enthusiasts playground where beautiful hiking trails await, fishing & hunting is plentiful and nature is right at your fingertips. Come to upstate NY and join our team- you'll be so glad you did! Job Description Job Description Were looking for full time or part time veterinarians who are compassionate, team players and strong communicators. We could support experienced associate veterinarians or provide a great mentorship program to support new or recent graduates as well! We offer our Veterinarians: In addition to custom candidate offers, competitive compensation, relocation assistance & student loan assistance, we also offer: Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and no weekends! Comprehensive Benefits (100% employer paid Medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!) Extremely generous signing bonuses - let's chat for details! Paid parental leave because family matters most and you deserve it! Our private practice plus model allows you an opportunity to practice with true medical autonomy. New & Recent Graduate Mentorship We know how important great mentorship is for the success of our new and recent DVM graduates. Opt in for our customized and progressive 12-month mentorship program and onboarding guide to support your success with clinical and non-clinical skills to prepare you for long-term success. We offer virtual and interactive hands-on learning to help you grow and confidently transition into your new role. Also available is an i nteractive 5-day Session with a Dental Wet Lab and Mock Exam & Client Interaction Training. Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Active Veterinary State License Current DEA License or obtained upon hire USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS + Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time. + Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.) + Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays. + Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. + The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. + Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working. + Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. + Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. + Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.