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Encore Vet Group
Vestal, New York

Associate Veterinarian - Vestal Veterinary Hospital

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

from $100,000

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Job Description

Step into your next chapter with confidence as an Associate Veterinarian with Vestal Veterinary Hospital! Located in New York’s picturesque Southern Tier, Vestal offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and vibrant cultural energy.

Spend your days off exploring scenic trails, visiting the Kopernik Observatory, strolling through the Roberson Museum and Science Center, or enjoying family-friendly spots like Ross Park Zoo.

With a strong sense of community, rich history, and access to top-rated schools and outdoor recreation, Vestal is a community where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally.

We’re a well-established, AAHA-accredited practice with a reputation for progressive medicine and exceptional client care. If you’re looking to lead a dedicated team in a supportive, high-quality environment where your voice matters, you’ve found the right place. Join us and experience all that Vestal has to offer!

Why You'll Love Us

Progressive, Full-Service Care - We’re proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice delivering advanced, compassionate care to a wide range of patients—including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and exotics. Our commitment to high standards and innovation ensures you can practice at your best every day.

Supportive Leadership & Growth - As an Associate Veterinarian, be backed by a collaborative, experienced team. Whether you're mentoring others or expanding your own skills, we offer real opportunities for growth and leadership in a culture that truly values your contributions.

Rooted in the Community - With a longstanding reputation for excellence, Vestal Veterinary Hospital is deeply connected to the clients we serve. Our positive, team-first environment makes it easy to build strong relationships and deliver care that truly makes an impact.

  • You are..
  • Eager to treat a wide range of cases and committed to thorough, quality care.
  • A Collaborative and supportive team member who loves sharing knowledge.
  • Flexible and able to pivot and adapt as needed.
  • A US Licensed DVM.

What's in It for You?

  • Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
  • Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
  • Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match
  • Paid parental leave and holiday pay

Professional Dues Coverage

Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing of Encore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keeps it real and supports practices achieve their own unique goals.

Our base salary range is from $100,000 - $150,000 (or higher) based on experience and production capabilities. We have pro-salary and salary options and we’re open to offering a sign-on bonus or relocation package. We can be creative with your total compensation package so that you get the things you need to be able to come join us!

  • Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?
  • Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at sue.harley@encorevet.com
  • Or book a time to chat: calendly.com
  • Check us out here: vestalvet.com

Vestal Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, progressive medical care for a variety of patients including dogs, cats, and exotics. Collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain AAHA-accredited standards and foster strong client relationships.

Requirements

Must be a US Licensed DVM. Candidates should be eager to treat a wide range of cases and possess a collaborative, adaptable mindset.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careExotic animal careClient communicationTeam collaborationSurgical proceduresDiagnostic medicinePatient careAAHA standards

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

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<$160k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
76% this job
Relocation assistance
71% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Vestal

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$244k
Typical market rent
$2,186/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Binghamton, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Encore Vet Group

Veterinary Services
Gansevoort, New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CE Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Pet Benefits
401(k) with up to 5% match
Virtual Mental Health Support