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New Frontier Animal Medical Center

SA Associate Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center, Watertown, New York, United States

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Small Animal Associate Veterinarian – Mentorship Focused Countryside Veterinary Clinic | Upstate New York Upcoming and Recent Graduates Strongly Encouraged to Apply. If you’re a new or soon-to-be graduate looking for a practice where you won’t be rushed, left alone, or expected to “figure it out” alone, Countryside Veterinary Clinic (CVC) is a great fit for you.

We are a privately owned, non-corporate, multi-location practice in Upstate New York with a long history of successfully mentoring new veterinarians. Our goal is simple: Help you grow into a confident, capable clinician while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What New Grads Appreciate Most About CVC Progressive, Individualized Mentorship Our mentorship program is tailored to each individual new hire—and consistently receives positive feedback from new hires.

One-on-one mentorship tailored to your comfort level

Daily case discussions with experienced doctors

Monthly group case reviews and shared CE

Flexible appointment lengths while you build confidence

No solo surgery until both you and your mentor both feel confident

Experienced doctors on-site and available for support

You’ll never be expected to practice beyond your current skill level—we grow together.

Caseload & Skill Development You’ll gain broad, real-world experience at a pace that makes sense.

Wellness care for all life stages

Medical and surgical workups

Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery exposure

Emergency and urgent care experience

Reproductive and breeding management (optional)

Shared routine surgery schedule

Advanced procedures introduced as desired

Equipment & Support All four hospitals are fully equipped to support quality medicine:

In-house CBC, Chemistry, T4, Cortisol, Progesterone & Urinalysis (IDEXX)

Digital radiography & ultrasound

Full surgical monitoring

Companion therapeutic laser (select locations)

Referral centers within a reasonable commute

Skilled technicians and support staff

Schedule, On-Call & Quality of Life

Shared on-call schedule designed to protect work-life balance but also serve community needs

After-hours call support through MyPetDoc Partner (telehealth triage)

Reduced call volume and strong technician backup

We serve our rural community while respecting our doctors’ personal time

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Sign-on bonus

Generous CE allowance and paid CE time

Contract flexibility based on career goals

Location & Lifestyle Located within a short drive to the Adirondack Mountains, Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River, and Tug Hill, offering:

Four-season outdoor recreation

Affordable cost of living

Excellent schools and safe communities

Active young professional organizations and leadership opportunities

Why Countryside?

Privately owned, non-corporate practice

Supportive, collaborative culture

Long-term career growth

Future partnership opportunities available

Interested? Learn more about us at www.cvcpets.com

Contact:

Dr. Stacy Kenyon

(315) 376-6563

(315) 523-2496

skenyon@countryside-vet.net

DVM degree:

New graduates or experienced practitioners (especially those looking for high volume of soft tissue and orthopedic surgery cases who are flexible in joining a new team) are welcome to apply

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