Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Lockport, NY
Listed compensation
$130k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who We Are
Chief of Staff Veterinarian | Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center
Wright’s Corners Animal Care Center in Lockport, NY is seeking an experienced and compassionate Chief of Staff Veterinarian to join our team!
For more than 30 years, we’ve been a trusted part of the Lockport community. We’re looking for a veterinarian who loves great medicine, great people, and the opportunity to lead and develop an experienced team.
Why You’ll Love Wright’s Corners
Experienced Team: Join a practice with 30+ years in the community and team members with 40+ years of veterinary experience — there’s a wealth of knowledge and experience to lean on.
Strong LVT Support: Work alongside five LVTs and Fear Free Certified team members who help keep your day running smoothly so you can focus on practicing great medicine.
High Standards: Our AAHA accreditation reflects a team that takes pride in doing things the right way and delivering excellent patient care.
Well-Equipped: With an in-house IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, digital dental radiology, three exam rooms, and two surgical suites, you’ll have the tools you need to work up cases and provide quality care in-house.
Built-In Collaboration: Our nearby sister practice, Ridge Animal Hospital in Middleport, gives you an additional team of veterinary professionals to collaborate with and lean on.
Opportunity to Lead: Step into an established practice with a strong foundation where you can mentor an experienced team, influence medical standards, and help shape the hospital’s future.
- As Chief of Staff, You’ll
- Serve as a medical leader while continuing to practice alongside the team
- Mentor and support veterinarians and clinical team members
- Champion high-quality medicine and patient care
- Partner with hospital leadership to strengthen medical standards and team culture
- Help drive the continued growth and success of the practice
What We Offer
- Base Salary: $130,000–$160,000 for an experienced veterinarian working a 40-hour schedule
- Quarterly Production Bonus with no negative accrual
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education: CE allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional Support: Professional dues and licensing support
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Growth & Development: Mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities
- Leadership Incentives: Additional stipend and incentives for those interested in a leadership role
Life in Lockport
Located in beautiful Western New York, Lockport provides easy access to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. With plenty of outdoor recreation, restaurants, and local attractions, Lockport is a great place to live with plenty to explore throughout the region.
Ready to Lead?
If you’re excited to lead, mentor, and practice great medicine alongside an experienced and supportive team, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today or reach out to Alannah at alabesky@vetcor.com!
What's in It for You
Key Responsibilities
The Chief of Staff will serve as a medical leader, overseeing clinical standards and mentoring the veterinary team. They will also partner with hospital leadership to drive practice growth and maintain high-quality patient care.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of leading and developing a clinical team. A strong background in veterinary medicine and a commitment to maintaining AAHA accreditation standards are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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 ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$165k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 201 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 48% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 11% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lockport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $268k≈ 2.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,025/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.8
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.