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Alliance Animal Health
Orchard Park, New York

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$175k

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Job Description

Company Description

Join a Team That Never Stops Caring

Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center (OPVMC) is seeking a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. As a vital member of our emergency team, you'll manage a wide variety of urgent and complex cases in a fast-paced, fully equipped facility. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

At OPVMC, you'll work alongside an experienced team of emergency clinicians, specialists, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff who share a commitment to excellence in patient care and client service.

Why OPVMC?

For over 30 years, OPVMC has been a trusted leader in veterinary medicine, providing emergency, specialty, and referral services throughout Western New York. Our hospital offers advanced diagnostics, modern treatment capabilities, and a collaborative environment where veterinarians are empowered to practice high-quality medicine while continuing to grow professionally.

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teamwork. Our culture fosters mentorship, collaboration, continuing education, and mutual respect, ensuring every team member has the support needed to succeed.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time or part-time Veterinarian to join our fast-paced general practice team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to small animal patients presenting with a wide range of medical conditions. You will confidently examine, diagnose, and manage cases while developing and implementing timely treatment plans with the support of our skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants.

The ideal candidate is comfortable performing procedures, treating ill or injured patients, and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will work closely with our specialty services, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, and Radiology, to ensure comprehensive and collaborative patient care.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly guide and support pet owners through stressful and emotionally challenging situations. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate and timely medical records using EzyVet and Smart Flow, participating in case discussions and continuing education opportunities, and contributing to hospital-wide training initiatives.

As a valued member of our team, you will play an important role in the continued growth and advancement of the department through protocol development, process improvements, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

  • What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation package ($125,000-$175,000)
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Continuing education allowance and professional development support
  • Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

Opportunities for Mentorship and Career Growth

If you're looking to practice advanced emergency medicine while making a meaningful impact on pets, families, and the veterinary community, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in the State of New York.
  • Strong clinical judgment and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency setting.
  • Overnights (2 overnights and 1 swing shift)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous emergency medicine experience.
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

Manage urgent and complex small animal cases while developing and implementing timely treatment plans. Collaborate with specialty services and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care and effective client communication.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Case managementSurgical proceduresDiagnostic interpretationTreatment planningTeam collaborationSmall animal medicine

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 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$175kVeterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $138k–$170k)45 comparable listings, Nov 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 York193 active3,170 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 12% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings936 in the last 30 days552 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 8 employers
2
<$115k
2
$115k-150k
4
$150k-185k
1
$203k
3
$220k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 8 employers
Sign-on bonus
82%
401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
64%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

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$140k-$224k
#2

Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner

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$120k-$220k
#3

Co-Owner Veterinarian – Westchester County, New York

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#4

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+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Continuing education allowance
Licensing, DEA, and professional membership reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling options

Living in Orchard Park

Typical market rent
$1,941/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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.