Associate Veterinarian

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independently owned clinic that has been serving the Ithaca community for over 50 years. We are a progressive, small animal hospital offering general care ranging from pediatric to geriatric wellness and internal medicine, general surgery and dentistry. We value a healthy work/life balance, as well as a warm, welcoming work environment. We have an outstanding clientele that allows us to provide excellent preventive medicine, as well as high level care for ill patients.

Clinic features:

 Digital radiography

 Dental x-ray

 Ultrasound

 Therapeutic laser

 Tonopen

 Blood pressure and multifunction monitors

 Full in-house Idexx laboratory suite plus daily pickups from Idexx Reference Lab and

 Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Lab. Both in-house and reference lab results

automatically imported to patient records

 Upgraded surgery equipment

 Modern, recently renovated building

 Lift tables in exam rooms

 Feline Friendly

 Fear free handling certification

Who are we looking for?

A team player who is comfortable working independently but enjoys collaborating with others. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about providing excellent client communication and patient care. Possession of strong communication skills and emotional maturity is also required. Interest in surgery/dentistry and proficiency in the basics (spay, neuter, dentistry, tumor removals, etc.) are ideal but not required.

Benefits:

VCI is dedicated to your well-being and offers a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

 Competitive base salary production

 Medical insurance with employer contribution

 Dental insurance

 Paid time off

 Paid holidays

 401K plan with employer contribution

 Continuing education allowance

 Coverage of dues, license fees, and AVMA PLIT

 VIN membership

 Generous pet discount

 Fear Free Certification

 Uniform allowance

 Employee Assistance Program

 Time built into daily schedule for case management and client follow-up

 Last appointment of each morning and afternoon reserved for wellness visits

 Potential for relocation assistance available

Requirements:

 State Veterinary Board License must be in good standing in New York

 Flexible work schedule, with availability to work some weekends

 DVM or VMD level degree required

 Fear Free certification or willingness to successfully complete course

 Minimum of 1 year experience in small animal medicine preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $130,000