Two well-respected, long-standing veterinary practices are collaborating to offer a unique position in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York at their two distinct, team-oriented organizations. 

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is seeking a new associate at its small animal practice and Shelter Outreach Services, a not-for-profit organization providing High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) services, is seeking a surgeon. 

The time spent at each practice will be flexible and the ideal candidate will enjoy the settings of both a well-managed, successful private practice and a highly respected community-focused surgical service — growing and thriving in both. 

Shelter Outreach Services

Part time position open for a veterinarian with Shelter Outreach Services (SOS). SOS is a MASH-style High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN) not-for-profit (501c3) program based in Ithaca NY. SOS partners with local and regional shelters and animal welfare organizations throughout the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier and Central NY to provide HQHVSN for shelter dogs and cats, barn cats, feral cats, dogs and cats from rescue groups and dogs and cats from families with low income. As a MASH-style program, our team travels within a one-hour radius from Ithaca to hold our HQHVSN clinics. SOS works with each shelter partner to outreach to the general public in need. SOS sterilizes 25-35 animals/clinic, we hold 42-45 clinics per month, sterilizing about 15,000 animals per year. SOS has flexible scheduling and holds HQHVSN clinics 7 days/week. Team members must work at least 1 clinic per month and can work as many clinics as they like. We have DVMs who work 1x/month, 2x/week and everything in between. We provide competitive salary, continuing education, professional liability insurance. SOS has a great team of DVMs and LVTs and has true camaraderie with our shelter partners.

SOS has spayed/neutered over 220,000 animals in the past 21 years. SOS is truly making a difference for animals in need in the Upstate NY region. The FingerLakes region of NY state is a beautiful place to live and has many outdoor recreation activities during each season of the year. Join our dedicated team!

Veterinary Care of Ithaca

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independently owned private practice 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
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• 401K plan with employer contribution
• Relocation stipend negotiable
• 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 is built into daily schedule for case management and client follow-up
• Last appointment of each morning and afternoon reserved for wellness visits

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

About Shelter Outreach Services & Veterinary Care of Ithaca

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is a progressive small animal hospital located in Ithaca, NY.

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