Veterinary Practice Partners·Buffalo, New York
Provide high-quality preventative and outpatient care for cats and dogs in a collaborative team environment. Focus exclusively on wellness exams and routine medicine without surgical responsibilities.
West Side Pet Clinic is seeking a Part Time Associate Veterinarian to provide high quality preventative and outpatient care for cats and dogs.
Due to continued client growth and increasing demand within the community, we are expanding our doctor team and looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building client relationships, practicing quality medicine, and working collaboratively with a supportive team.
This role is focused exclusively on outpatient medicine with no surgical or dentistry responsibilities. You will spend your time seeing appointments, educating clients, and providing preventative and wellness care in a fast paced but supportive environment.
What to Expect
A schedule that respects your time. This position is currently structured as a part-time role with a consistent 2-day schedule. As client demand continues to grow, there is potential for the role to expand into a full-time opportunity for a veterinarian interested in increasing their schedule over time.
High client demand and a growing caseload. West Side Pet Clinic has built a strong reputation within the Buffalo community and continues to see increasing demand for affordable, accessible veterinary care. This position is part of our continued expansion to support our growing client base and patient volume.
Outpatient medicine only. This role is strictly rooms-based with a focus on wellness, preventative care, routine sick appointments, and client education. No surgery or dentistry required.
A 3:1 staff to doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to be excellent for our patients. We’ve got your back. Our current team consists of 4 DVMs and a wonderful support staff of technicians, assistants, and CSRs.
All the benefits you deserve: 8 PTO days, 3 CE days with a $3,000 CE allowance, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, pet discounts, uniform allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus we will cover your dues, license fees and AVMA-PLIT!
Paid time off. Catch your breath with Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid CE days every year. Take the time you need to recharge.
Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 165 veterinarians co-own practices across 200 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
West Side Pet Clinic has been serving Buffalo and the Western New York community with affordable veterinary care since 2014.
Founded by Dr.
Susan Sickels and Dr.
R.
Reed Stevens, the clinic was created to address the need for accessible, low-cost pet wellness services.
As Western New York’s first low-cost animal clinic, West Side Pet Clinic is committed to making quality veterinary care available to all pet owners, regardless of financial circumstances.
The clinic focuses on preventative and outpatient care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, routine screenings, and treatment for common health concerns. The team believes that preventative care and client education help pets live healthier lives while reducing long term medical costs for families. West Side Pet Clinic proudly serves pets and families throughout Buffalo, Erie County, and the surrounding communities.
Pets needing advanced procedures, surgery, hospitalization, or radiology services are referred to sister hospitals Ellicott Street Animal Hospital and North Buffalo Animal Hospital. The clinic is AAHA accredited, placing it among a small percentage of veterinary hospitals nationwide recognized for high standards of care and client service. Services also include puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, nutritional counseling, behavioral guidance, and in house diagnostic testing.
provide compassionate, community focused veterinary care that is affordable, accessible, and centered around keeping pets healthy.
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
Market context
Part-time veterinarian roles in New York often reflect steady demand for clinical coverage, especially in practices that need room-based care and exam support without surgery. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for an accredited DVM or VMD and an active New York veterinary license, while the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm the role is limited to rooms-only duties and compare the listed paid time off, holidays, sign-on bonus, EAP, and uniform allowance against your schedule needs.
