Urgent Care Veterinarian - Rochester Area, New York

A growing veterinary hospital and urgent care practice in the Rochester area is seeking an experienced Urgent Care Veterinarian to join its team. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys managing urgent and borderline emergency cases but wants to move away from overnight ER shifts. Both full-time and part-time schedules are available, with flexibility in structuring the schedule around the right doctor. 

The veterinarian will focus on same-day care for sick and injured pets , providing diagnostics, stabilization, treatment, urgent surgery, and dentistry. The caseload includes dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including reptiles, birds, and pocket pets. 

What to Expect

Urgent care without overnight ER shifts.
This role offers the opportunity to practice urgent and emergency-focused medicine without the overnight schedule associated with a traditional 24-hour emergency hospital. The practice provides urgent care seven days a week and is not a 24/7 facility.

A diverse, fast-paced caseload.
Cases include acute gastrointestinal conditions, dermatologic flares, musculoskeletal injuries, urinary and ocular concerns, respiratory distress, wounds, toxin exposures, foreign bodies, and other urgent or borderline emergency presentations. 

Surgery and dentistry.
Candidates should be confident performing surgery and dentistry in addition to managing urgent medical cases. 

Small animal and exotic medicine.
The hospital treats dogs and cats as well as exotic pets and provides wellness, diagnostic, surgical, dental, laser therapy, exotic, and urgent care services. 

Compensation

• Base salary of $135,000–$155,000 , depending on experience and qualifications
• 22% ProSal with no negative accrual
• Earning potential of more than $190,000 annually , depending on productivity
• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000  

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Valid New York veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Prior clinical experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency medicine
• Experience performing routine and urgent surgical procedures
• Dentistry experience
• Ability to confidently manage urgent and borderline emergency cases
• Experience treating exotic pets is preferred 

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7380

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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.