Cicero Animal Clinic - Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$116k-$160k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Cicero Animal Clinic | Brewerton, NY
Grow Your Career with Exceptional Mentorship and Work-Life Balance
Cicero Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our well-established, multi-species practice in Brewerton, New York. For more than 25 years, we've provided compassionate, high-quality care to dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets while fostering a culture built on teamwork, support, and professional growth.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate, you'll find the mentorship, resources, and flexibility needed to build a rewarding veterinary career.
Mentorship That Sets You Up for Success
We genuinely enjoy helping early-career veterinarians develop into confident, skilled clinicians. New graduates and early-career doctors will receive structured mentorship and hands-on guidance under the leadership of Dr. Gilbraith.
Our mentorship program includes:
- Personalized coaching and development plans
- Collaborative case discussions and second-opinion support
- Guidance in medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and client communication
- Regular feedback and professional growth opportunities
- A supportive team that encourages learning and curiosity
- With experienced technicians, strong hospital leadership, and a collaborative culture, you'll have the support needed to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow.
- What You'll Practice
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive & Wellness Care
- Diagnostics
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Dentistry
- Exotic & Pocket Pet Medicine
- Client Education & Communication
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Exotic Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- Veterinary Diagnostics
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Dentistry
- Client Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Case Management
- Medical Record Documentation
- Professional Development
- New Graduate Mentorship
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in New York
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to high-quality patient care
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Passion for continued learning and professional growth
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary (DOE)
- Quarterly Production with No Negative Accrual
- Generous Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- HSA Option
- Generous PTO with Rollover
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual CE Allowance & CE Time Off
- Paid Professional Dues & PLIT
- Structured Mentorship Program
- Flexible Scheduling
Work-Life Balance Matters
- We believe great veterinary medicine starts with a healthy, supported team.
- No Weekends
- No On-Call Responsibilities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Full-Time Opportunity
- Hospital Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: Closed
- Life in Brewerton, NY
Located on the shores of beautiful Oneida Lake, Brewerton offers boating, fishing, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation in a welcoming community. Enjoy small-town charm while being just minutes from Syracuse and its dining, entertainment, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Join Our Team
- If you're looking for a veterinary career that combines mentorship, professional growth, collaborative medicine, and exceptional work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.
- Apply today to learn more about joining Cicero Animal Clinic.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
- New York Pay Range
- $116,000—$160,000 USD
Cicero Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets. Responsibilities include performing diagnostics, managing cases, and maintaining accurate medical records while collaborating with the clinical team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $116k–$160k | Veterinary Medicine median $148k (middle half $135k–$170k)46 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$128k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 195 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 15% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cicero Animal Clinic - Associate Veterinarian at Cicero Animal Clinic a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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