Jobs in Buffalo, NY
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The Vet Service – Buffalo Metro

JB-33872 - Medical Director Veterinarian - Amherst, New York

65 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY, 14202 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-new-york
Job details
Annual Salary$150,000‑250,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Health
Hiring Bonus
401k
Pet Insurance
Discounted Pet Care
Vision
Dental
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Buffalo has a stable veterinary market supported by a loyal pet-owning population and steady regional demand. Opportunities exist for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across established hospitals, multi-doctor practices, and referral services. The area offers consistent caseloads with strong need for preventative care, diagnostics, and accessible treatment in a cost-effective metro.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
cardiology
oncology
diagnostic imaging
general practice
orthopedics
dentistry
surgery
emergency
ophthalmology
dermatology
Species
large animal
exotics
dog
cat
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
dentistry
diagnostic imaging
emergency
general practice
surgery
Preferred Skills
soft tissue surgery
general practice
emergency medicine
emotional intelligence
teamwork
hospitalized patient management
exam room management
time management
communication
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Small Animal Medical Director to join an established companion animal hospital in the Amherst, New York area. This permanent leadership opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to combine hands-on clinical medicine with mentorship, team development, and responsibility for maintaining high standards of patient care. The role allows you to remain actively involved in general small animal medicine while providing clinical leadership across the veterinary team. You will help support consistent medical standards, guide clinical decision-making, and contribute to the continued development of patient care and hospital performance. As Medical Director, you will work closely with associate veterinarians and support professionals, providing mentorship, encouraging collaboration, and helping create a positive clinical environment. The position suits a confident veterinarian who enjoys balancing their own caseload with broader leadership and team-development responsibilities. This position is ideal for an experienced veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, a permanent senior clinical role, meaningful leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both patient care and veterinary team development within the Buffalo metropolitan area.