Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Mendon Village Animal Hospital is a progressive, small animal hospital practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian to round out our growing team. We are located just south of Rochester, NY near beautiful Canandaigua Lake. We are also well established in our area and have served our community for 40 years.
About Us:
- AAHA-certified small animal hospital with a strong reputation for high-quality care
- Modern, well-equipped facility featuring digital (including dental) radiographs, ultrasound, in-house Idexx lab, laser therapy, and advanced anesthesia monitoring
- Strong community involvement with local rescue groups and trusted relationships with area breeders
- Experienced, highly utilized LVTs and dedicated support staff
- Collaborative, fun team culture with regular team-building activities like wine tours, escape rooms, and group outings
What You'll Do
- Provide high-quality medical, dental, and surgical care in a well-equipped setting
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication
- Collaborate closely with a skilled and supportive veterinary team
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment while delivering exceptional patient care
- Opportunity to grow professionally and practice advanced medicine with modern tools
Requirements
A valid DVM license in the state of NY.
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous compensation package (guaranteed base salary plus production)
- Signing bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Flexible work schedule
- Health, vision & dental insurance contribution
- Professional dues reimbursement
- Paid time off for both personal use and to attend CE
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Annual CE stipend
Personal Pet Benefits
Email Paige at pfreyer@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, dental, and surgical care to small animals in a well-equipped hospital setting. Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication and collaborate with a supportive veterinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ 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, 72% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
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Living in Mendon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $446k
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 97.0
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.