Associate Small Animal Veterinarian- Palmer Veterinary Clinic
Listed compensation
$150,000/year
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Palmer Veterinary Clinic | Plattsburgh, NY
Salary: $150,000/year
Palmer Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Small Animal Veterinarian to join our collaborative, privately owned mixed-animal practice in beautiful Plattsburgh, New York.
While we are a true mixed-animal hospital, this position can be small animal–focused for the right doctor. Our team is versatile, supportive, and fast-paced, with strong technician support and a culture where everyone jumps in to help.
What We Offer
- $150,000 annual salary
- 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts
- No negative accrual
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus options
- Supportive 9-doctor team
- Strong mentorship and collaborative case support
- In-house IDEXX lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, and more
- Located right on Lake Champlain, Plattsburgh offers rural charm, outdoor recreation, and easy access to Burlington, VT, Montreal, and the Adirondack Mountains.
- New grads and experienced veterinarians are welcome to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals within a collaborative mixed-animal practice. Work effectively with a supportive team of technicians and veterinarians to manage caseloads and provide excellent patient outcomes.
Requirements
The position is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. Candidates must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$165k)45 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 198 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 68% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Small Animal Veterinarian- Palmer Veterinary Clinic at Dvm Launch a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Plattsburgh
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $246k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,254/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.