Veterinary Practice Partners·Henrietta, New York
Provide immediate medical attention, diagnostics, and treatment for cats, dogs, and exotic pets in an urgent care setting. Perform urgent surgical procedures including wound repairs and foreign body removals while stabilizing sick and injured patients.
The base salary for this position is between $135,000 and $155,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, there is a pro-sal incentive of 22% (with no negative accrual). High performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed the base salary, with earning potential that can surpass $190,000 per year, depending on productivity.
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Bonus: $20,000
Location: 35 Finn Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467 Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our team! In this role, you will focus exclusively on urgent care cases, providing immediate medical attention, diagnostics, and treatment for a diverse range of patients, including cats, dogs, and exotic pets (reptiles, birds, and pocket pets). As an Urgent Care Veterinarian, your caseload will include stabilizing sick and injured pets, wound care, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory distress, pain management, and other non-life-threatening emergencies. You will also perform urgent surgical procedures such as wound repairs, abscess drainage, and foreign body removals. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality urgent care, we’d love to welcome you to our growing team! What to Expect A schedule that respects your time. We value work-life balance and are happy to offer flexibility in adjusting your schedule to meet your needs. Our practice operates on an appointment-based model. Clients must call in to secure an urgent care appointment, and once we are fully booked for the day, our doctors will not be required to stay after their scheduled shifts. This structure allows for better work-life balance and ensures that our team can plan their time effectively.
A 2:1 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 support staff team consists of 13 licensed technicians, 4 veterinary assistants, and 7 CSRs. All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: Continuing Education (CE) allowance, uniform allowance, pet discounts, relocation assistance, employment sponsorship, Plumb’s/VIN membership, plus we will cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT! Paid time off. Catch your breath with 7 paid holidays, 12 days of PTO with ability to earn additional PTO, plus paid CE days every year. Take the time you need to recharge. Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 235 vets co-own practices across 168 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution. Valid veterinary license in the state of New York About Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care Founded in 2018, Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is proud to be the only urgent care provider in the Rochester area specializing in exotic pets. Our hospital proudly holds a 4.6-star rating on Google, reflecting our commitment to exceptional patient care and client satisfaction. We are committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care, offering both general practice and urgent care services to a diverse patient community. Since our inception, we have become an integral part of our family-friendly community by collaborating with local shelters, rescues, and pet stores to support pet welfare. At Ark, we have cultivated a close-knit, team-oriented environment that prioritizes professional growth, collaboration, and mentorship. Our hospital is built on a foundation of long-term employee satisfaction and career development, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where continuous learning is encouraged. We are excited to welcome new team members who share our passion for veterinary medicine and are eager to contribute to our supportive and dynamic team! 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
In New York, urgent care veterinarian roles are often driven by steady demand for same-day and after-hours pet care, especially in higher-density areas. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for a DVM or VMD, an active New York veterinary license, and comfort with fast-paced case management. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of urgent or emergency cases you have handled.
