Locum Veterinarian

At VCA New Hartford, you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on.

VCA New Hartford currently has 4 Veterinarians, 7 LVTs, 9 VAs ( 4 currently in school who will become licensed in 2027), 4 CSRS, an Assistant Manager and a Credentialed Hospital Manager with 40+ years of experience.

• 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

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• State licensure in good standing to practice, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and relevant credentials. Pay ranges from $125-$150 an hour.

Look for us on Social Media under VCA New Hartford Animal Hospital.

• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year.

We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians - including 500 who are board-certified specialists - nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants - all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.