Associate Veterinarian (GP/UC) - Williamsville Veterinary Hospital
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base salary: $135K–$200k
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Job Description
Fetch your Future in Buffalo, NY!
Buffalo Veterinary Group is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients through general, emergency, and specialty veterinary services. Our veterinarians and staff offer high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art equipment for everything from complex surgeries to treating illnesses.
We ensure a welcoming, comfortable, and informative environment to guarantee first-rate service for our patients and clients. Our team is passionate about serving our community with the best possible veterinary care.
As a private, family-owned and operated veterinary practice group, we provide comprehensive general, emergency and specialty services across Western New York. With 10 hospitals - including a 24/7 ER & specialty center and a cat-only practice- we're able to offer a wide range of services, including advanced surgery, oncology, neurology, rehab and more.
Our facilities are equipped with in-house Idexx lab equipment, digital x-ray and digital dental, ultrasound, surgical and therapeutic laser, ocular tonometry, sevoflurane anesthesia, blood products, acupuncture, force triad and complete pharmacy. Our Green Acres location offers MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and echocardiography.
As part of our collaborative network, you'll benefit from shared expertise, patient continuity and clinical collaboration across our partner hospitals.
Role Description
This is a full or part time on-site role for a Veterinarian located in the Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area. The Veterinarian will be responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses in animals, performing surgeries, and advising pet owners on health maintenance and preventative care. The role also includes collaborating with LVTs, veterinary assistants and staff to ensure the best possible care for our patients and maintaining accurate medical records.
NEW GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY- We offer an individualized approach to mentorship!
Starting base salary: $135,000-$200,000k/yr (negotiable based on experience) plus additional bonus incentives and NO negative accrual
Let's go Buffalo!
Buffalo, NY is a city on the rise, experiencing exponential growth in the last 10 years while keeping a very reasonable cost of living.
Our region is expanding with new businesses, culture, social, and sporting events (NFL: AFC East Division champs: Buffalo Bills; NHL: Buffalo Sabres; AAA Baseball, Nat'l Lacrosse Champs, Buffalo Bandits.)
The area is surrounded by lakes and rivers, providing a wide range of recreational activities year-round, presenting opportunity for outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, skating, biking, boating, concerts, an abundance of food festivals, including our nationally-recognized, Buffalo Wing festival!
Additionally, Buffalo offers an abundance of city amenities such as ethnic dining, cultural museums, theater, and music. Niagara Falls, Toronto, and the mountains are all within a short drive! Come enjoy the true four seasons with us!
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
- Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York
- Experience in diagnosing and treating illnesses in animals
Benefits
- PTO including vacation, sick, personal & CE days
- CE stipend, monthly RACE approved CE provided by our specialists & paid CE classes at Buffalo Academy
- Robust pet discount
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Access to the Hugo foundation; providing financial assistance for pets in need of medical/surgical care
- Community outreach (BVG Lends-a-paw and rescue group partnerships)
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- FSA or HSA options
- Paid VMA dues, AVMA, DR fees and licensure fees
- Membership access to VIN and Plumbs
- Comprehensive medical support team
- Medical Board with board-certified specialists
- Malpractice & liability insurance
- Company sponsored EAP
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian is responsible for diagnosing and treating animal illnesses, performing surgeries, and providing preventative care advice to pet owners. They must also collaborate with veterinary staff to ensure high-quality patient care and maintain accurate medical records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In New York, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$139k (10 salary observations; 25 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (102 salary observations; 482 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 60% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$168k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $155k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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