Medical Director Veterinarian | Olean, NY
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Job Description
Haskell Valley Veterinary Clinic, a CareVet partner, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to lead our practice as Medical Director! Our Medical Directors spend 90+% of their time practicing medicine! This position offers a six-figure salary plus production, clinical support, work/life balance, and an $125,000 sign-on bonus over 3 years!
Job Summary
The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.
In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of CareVet leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Medical Director are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
About the Hospital
We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities. We have digital ratiology, tonometry, in house blood analyzers and electric medical records.
About the Community
For decades, Haskell Valley Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted part of the community, providing compassionate care to generations of pets and their families.
We are proud to combine small-town relationships with progressive veterinary medicine in a welcoming, team-oriented environment.
Located in beautiful Western New York, the Haskell Valley area offers the perfect blend of peaceful rural living and outdoor recreation while still being within driving distance of larger cities and attractions.
CareVet Offers You
- Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
- Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
- For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Advancing Medical Care
- Creating an Enviornment of Teamwork and Colloboration
- Leading Staff & Practice
- Driving Revenue & Financial Responsibilities
- Growing the Practice
Qualifications
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply
To learn more about positions available, please contact Chelsea Haverfield at (636) 373-1181, or by email at chaverfield@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.
About the Network
CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.
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Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
CareVet Health ranks #17 of 17 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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Living in Olean
- Typical market rent
- $900/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 14 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.