Urgent Care Veterinarian | Niskayuna, NY

Do you enjoy the excitement of urgent care, but not the long overnight hours? Are you looking for a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle— without the demands of overnight shifts? River Road Animal Hospital has an exciting, one-of-a-kind opportunity for a Veterinarian like you, combining the dynamic environment of urgent care with the balance and flexibility you’ve been searching for.

About The Position:

We are seeking a 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.

Pay range- $100k - $130k depending on expereince, hours and location

CareVet Offers You:

• 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

• 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

• 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

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield @carevethealth.com . Apply directly by clicking the button below.

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