Urgent Care Veterinarian | Niskayuna, NY

Overview Do you enjoy the excitement of urgent care, but not the long overnight hours? Are you looking for a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle—without the demands of overnight shifts? River Road Animal Hospital has an exciting, one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity for a Veterinarian like you, combining the dynamic environment of urgent care with the balance and flexibility you’ve been searching for. About The Position We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to grow our team at River Road Animal Hospital, located in the heart of Niskayuna, NY. The ideal candidate must have experience performing dental procedures and be confident handling dentals independently. This role is structured for the Veterinarian to focus on dental procedures on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and see patients on Fridays and Saturdays. CareVet Veterinarians receive industry‑leading benefits that support work/life balance and offer premium pay. Pay range - $100k - $130k depending on experience, hours and location. CareVet Offers You Premium pay ranges with the ability to create your own schedule Generous sign‑on bonus packages for full‑time (35‑40 hour week) team members Student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non‑compete 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 part and full‑time Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage Responsibilities Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems Treat and dress wounds Perform surgery on animals Test for and vaccinate against diseases Operate medical equipment, such as x‑ray machines Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments Prescribe medication Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required Licensure in the state where the candidate will be working 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Watch this video to learn more! #J-18808-Ljbffr CareVet