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Pet Vet365
Penfield, New York

Associate DVM

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: 1501 Penfield - Penfield, NY, Salary Range: $120000.00 - $180000.00Salary/year, Your Veterinary Career, Reimagined. Associate Veterinarian Opportunity at PetVet365 (Part-time and full-time) Why PetVet365? Vet Owned. Vet Led. Vet Loved.

We’re building a new way to practice veterinary medicine — one that prioritizes life-work balance, Fear Free care, and innovation. At PetVet365, we believe great medicine and great lives go hand in hand. Many hospitals are Fear Free Certified.

At PetVet365, Fear Free isn’t a check-the-box certification — it’s who we are. Think of it as Fear Free on steroids: From hospital design to daily protocols, every detail is built around lowering stress and strengthening the bond between pets, families and veterinary teams.

For our patients, it means veterinary visits that feel safe, positive, and personalized. For our Associate Doctors, this means a calmer workplace, a steady caseload, and more meaningful time with patients —not rushed volume.

You’ll benefit from apprenticeship-style mentorship that builds skills in surgeries, dentals, and full-spectrum care while supporting strong financial growth and competitive pay. And if ownership is in your future, we’ll help you get there faster with a clear path toward partnership.

What You’ll Do As an Associate DVM, you’ll provide top-notch veterinary care and be part of a collaborative team that values both excellence and balance. You’ll: Deliver compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care, with the time and support to treat each patient based on their individual needs.

Grow through an apprenticeship-style mentorship model, learning side by side with partner doctors across the full spectrum of care, building confidence and clinical expertise.

Diagnose and treat cases in general practice, dentistry, surgery, and preventive wellness while continuing to expand your skillset through CE and leadership development opportunities. Communicate clearly with clients, presenting treatment options with empathy and transparency to strengthen the doctor–client bond.

Mentor and collaborate with veterinary technicians, fostering a positive and growth-oriented hospital culture. Partner with hospital leadership to review performance, improve processes, and grow the practice as part of a collaborative network.

Get involved in outreach, client education, and community events, building strong ties to the community you serve. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, with access to a clear career growth path —including the opportunity to pursue leadership or ownership through our Partner Doctor model.

Qualifications

Who You Are Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with an active state license. Experience in practice is great, but new grads are welcome — mentorship is built in. Fear Free Certified (or eager to be — we’ll provide the training). Strong communicator and team player. Excited to grow your career in a supportive, innovative environment.

Perks & Benefits Competitive salary. 401(k) with matching. Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Flexible scheduling and generous PTO. Student loan assistance. Professional development support, CE allowance, and mentorship. Employee discounts (because your pets deserve great care, too).

At PetVet365, you’ll join a community of veterinarians who believe the future of vet med should be healthier for pets — and for you. Apply today and see how your career can thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, Fear Free medical, surgical, and dental care to patients while collaborating with a team to maintain high standards of practice. Engage in mentorship, client education, and community outreach to support the growth and development of the veterinary practice.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree and possess an active state license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to Fear Free veterinary practices are required, with new graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosisClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient careTreatment planning

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 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$180kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$165k)44 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New York204 active3,104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 63% no call · 41% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 16% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 16 employers
5
<$145k
6
$145k-170k
10
$170k-195k
1
$203k
5
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Relocation assistance
46%
Loan repayment
23% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pet Vet365

Veterinary Services
Lexington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO
Student loan assistance
Professional development support
CE allowance
Mentorship

Living in Penfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$338k≈ 2.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,683/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.