Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Corfu Veterinary Clinic is a busy, well-established small animal practice located in Corfu, New York, in Genesee Count! We are conveniently situated between Rochester and Buffalo.
We serve a rural community while offering a high standard of medical care, with surgeries performed daily and multiple doctors seeing appointments throughout the day.
Our highly skilled technicians are utilized to the fullest extent of their training and work in dedicated teams, ensuring efficiency, collaboration, and exceptional patient care.
We are a family-oriented practice that values a healthy work-life balance and believes excellent client service is just as important as excellent medicine. Our goal is to provide high-quality veterinary care at a reasonable cost, offering clients thoughtful options for their beloved pets.
We prioritize team-building, gather outside of work to connect with one another and our families, and stay actively involved in our local community. Corfu Veterinary Clinic is proud of its strong reputation for compassionate care and outstanding service.
You can view our clinic website here: corfuvetclinic.com
Job Description
We're excited to be hiring a part-time or full-time small animal veterinarian who is passionate about what they do!
Experienced Veterinarian? We'd love to hear from you and see how you can fit into our clinic!
Looking for mentorship? Take advantage of our extensive 12-month mentorship program perfect for new graduates or those transitioning fields!
We're Offer Our Veterinarians
In addition to custom candidate offers, competitive compensation, relocation assistance & student loan assistance, we also offer:
Work-life balance with flexible scheduling: We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside our work family.
Comprehensive Benefits: Employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!
- Extremely generous signing bonuses - let's chat for details!
- Paid parental leave because family matters most and you deserve it!
- A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network proud to be named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
Salary Range can vary from $110,000 to $140,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will perform daily surgeries and see appointments for small animals in a collaborative team environment. They are expected to provide high-quality medical care while maintaining excellent client service standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Small Animal Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 49 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$140k | Veterinarian median $145k (middle half $135k–$165k)40 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in New York | 276 active | 4,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 43% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | New York healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 16% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Alliance Animal Health | #3 of 16 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
23 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,521 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Corfu
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $278k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $800/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.