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VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital

located in

New Hartford, NY

is looking for a

Medical Director

who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

We are located at the foothills of the Adirondack mountains and our local New Hartford Schools are ranked some of the highest in the country. We are an hour from Syracuse and 1.5 hours from Albany, both large cities! We have a professional hockey team (The Utica Comets), several community colleges as well as our private university, Utica College, many community events including the Boilermaker road race (where runners come from all over the world to participate), the Stanley Theater which provides off Broadway plays, as well as some of the best Italian restaurants in the country!

We partner with local rescue groups, the Herkimer County Humane Society and Freedom Guide dogs to provide high quality medicine at a cost savings for them.

Schedules are determined by the individual team member needs along with the hospital needs. Most of our positions are Full‑time but we will consider Part‑time candidates as well.

Why choose us?

AAHA‑accredited

Fear Free certified companion animal practice

We have a unique and collaborative culture that celebrates individual and team success every day

We have a beautiful, newly renovated facility with 10 exam rooms, double sterile surgical suite, double dental suite, dental x‑ray, digital x‑ray, ultrasound, cold laser, in‑house diagnostic laboratory, oxygen chamber, and ECG.

Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 am to 7:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Cases

Small Animal

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their care

Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine

Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards As a member of the VCA family, eligible full‑time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.

Salary for this position ranges from $140k-$160k in base salary, depending on experience.

This position qualifies for an MD Stipend of $15k per year.

This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well‑being

Innovative associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short‑term disability insurance

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent

Licensure in good standing to practice in New York or the ability to obtain

A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

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