Veterinarian - Jamestown, NY
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Are you a passionate veterinarian looking for a clinic that truly values mentorship, teamwork, and work-life balance? Jamestown Veterinary Hospital is located near scenic Chautauqua Lake, surrounded by outdoor recreation, ski resorts, and the charm of Western New York and Northeast Pennsylvania. We proudly provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats and are known for our welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.
Why Join Jamestown Veterinary Hospital?
- Beautiful, Newly Renovated Facility
- Recently completed major renovations with a modern, comfortable layout
- Great equipment and diagnostics, allowing you to practice quality medicine efficiently
- Exceptional Team & Culture
- Long-tenured, dedicated staff who truly support one another
- Several certified technicians, enabling doctors to work at the top of their license
- Collaborative, positive environment with a strong focus on sustainability and teamwork
Outstanding Mentorship
- Mentorship with Dr. Jill Scott, a Vetcor-certified mentor
- Strong support for professional growth at all career stages
- If you’re interested in surgery, this could be a great fit — surgical experience is not required
- Opportunity to grow your surgical skills with mentorship if that’s an area of interest
- Work-Life Balance That Actually Works
- 4-day workweek with rotating Saturdays
- No late nights
- Flexible scheduling options
- Prime Location
- Conveniently located right off the highway
- Just 30 minutes from Erie, PA
- Close to great restaurants, shopping, and year-round outdoor activities
New Graduate Support
- For veterinarians early in their careers, we provide a structured and supportive onboarding experience, including:
- Tailored mentorship and structured orientation
- 1:1 surgical training and on-demand mentorship
- Zoom roundtables and discussions with other recent graduates
- Peer advisor support and Vetcor-wide collaboration
- Slack-based case support and knowledge sharing
Compensation & Benefits
- Signing Bonus for the next full-time veterinarian hired
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous CE allowance
- Paid time off and vacation
- Professional dues and liability coverage
And More
- If you’re ready to grow your career in a clinic that blends excellent medicine, strong mentorship, and a true work-life balance, we’d love to connect.
- Apply today and discover what makes Jamestown Veterinary Hospital a great place to practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats within a collaborative and supportive clinic environment. Participate in mentorship programs and contribute to the team's professional growth and clinical success.
Requirements
The role is open to veterinarians at all career stages, including new graduates, with a focus on surgical interest and a commitment to teamwork. Candidates must be willing to work in a community-focused clinic setting in Jamestown, NY.
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, 90% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.7 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $129k–$160k)243 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 201 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 11% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,265 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Jamestown, NY at Vet Cor a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Jamestown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $127k
- Typical market rent
- $985/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 15 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.