Veterinarian
Farmington Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to provide medical surgical and dental care for dogs and cats with the occasional rabbit ferret or small rodent. All experience levels are welcome to apply. Mentorship available for new graduates.
What to Expect
As you join our mission to treat every client and patient with respect and deliver the best possible care expect to be supported in your work and personal life with:
Requirements:
About Farmington Veterinary Hospital
Established in 1989 Farmington Veterinary Hospital is a small animal practice serving a loyal and appreciative client base on the western edge of the Finger Lakes. Our cooperative team practices high-quality medicine with modern tools including digital radiography dental radiography ultrasound therapeutic laser IDEXX in-house lab and full anesthesia monitoring. We are proud of our friendly atmosphere long-tenured staff and a culture that values collaboration and compassionate care.
Mentorship for New Graduates
New graduates receive structured hands-on support designed to build confidence and independence at a comfortable pace. Appointments start with longer time blocks to support your learning and confidence gradually moving toward 20-minute visits as you gain experience. Technicians handle many routine appointments and same-day emergencies are seen only as the schedule allows. Youll begin with a lighter schedule seeing one to two cases per hour with time set aside for discussion. As you gain experience your caseload will increase based on your readiness and comfort level.
Mentorship is led by experienced doctors who provide ongoing guidance with at least monthly check-ins during your first year. Collaboration is a core part of the culture here and youll have open access to multiple DVMs for case discussions and advice.
Surgical mentorship begins with spays and neuters progressing to dentals mass removals and soft tissue procedures as you build confidence. Orthopedic exposure is available but never required.
Throughout your first year youll receive regular feedback through quarterly check-ins and continued support from a team that values your growth autonomy and success.
About the Area
Farmington New York is a welcoming community that combines small-town charm with easy access to city life. Just 30 minutes from Rochester and an hour from Syracuse it offers an affordable cost of living diverse housing options and a growing population of young families and professionals. Situated at the western edge of the Finger Lakes Farmington provides year-round outdoor activitiesboating hiking skiing at nearby Bristol Mountain and visiting local wineries and breweries. The area also boasts excellent schools close proximity to top universities like the University of Rochester and RIT and plenty of restaurants concerts and cultural events at venues such as CMAC Performing Arts Center. With its friendly community scenic surroundings and convenient access to major highways Farmington is an ideal place for a veterinarian to build a rewarding career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
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.
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We co-own practices in partnership with veterinarians. We have experience in driving growth, cultivating exceptional staff, and overseeing operations.