Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AmeriVet as a Associate Veterinarian – No Negative Accrual, Flexible Schedule in Town of Chatham, New York, United States. About Our Clinic Chathams Small Animal Hospital is growing and would love to add you to the team! Whether you're an experienced DVM looking for a new gig, or a new grad looking for your first, we're excited to meet you!
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $120K - $150K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Production bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
- No negative accrual
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program
- Mentorship programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with AmeriVet in Town of Chatham, New York, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animals while building long-term relationships with clients. Collaborate with an experienced support team to maintain high standards of patient care and clinic operations.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
In New York, the General Practice weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$143k (10 salary observations; 17 listings), vs ~$149k nationally (55 salary observations; 175 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
Ameri Vet ranks #16 of 21 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
General Practice pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.6/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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