Associate Veterinarian

Location: City of Rochester

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Chili Animal Care

Signing Bonus

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The ideal candidate would be willing and able to provide wellness and sick appointments, perform surgeries, diagnostics, and dental services.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired before their start date.
• An active DEA license or DEA licensure is eligible.

Chili Animal Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team.

At Chili Animal Care, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. Our hospital offers a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Chili Animal Care is a small animal general practice hospital in Rochester, New York, focusing on canine and feline wellness, sick exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and more. We invest in our staff’s professional growth and prioritize trust, care, and communication.

Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join us in serving Chili and Rochester, New York.

Thrive Pet Healthcare supports you in providing comprehensive pet care, fostering strong human-animal bonds, and connecting with your community. Our operational support, technology, and training enable you to focus on pet health and well-being. We value your growth as a professional and leader.

We offer a competitive compensation model, including base salary plus production opportunities, with no negative accrual.

Benefits include health and life insurance, disability plans, relocation allowance, signing bonus, mental health resources, parental and purr-ental leave, childcare and elder care, 401(k) match, pet perks, and student loan tools.

Our Medical Excellence and Education Department provides mentorship, RACE-accredited dental education, safety resources, and more. To learn more or apply, contact

Compensation starts at $120,000/year, negotiable based on experience and credentials.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare, founded in Austin, now partners with over 380 hospitals nationwide, committed to medical excellence, technology, and community. We support general, urgent, specialty, and emergency care, maintaining hospital diversity and identity while offering extensive resources.

Join us where #We Thrive Together . We promote professional development, work-life balance, and mental health support.

We celebrate diversity and strive for an inclusive culture where all team members feel empowered and valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr