Salary: The base salary for this position is between $160,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, there is a pro-sal incentive of 22% (with no negative accrual). Earning potential can surpass $200,000 per year.
Sign on Bonus: $50,000
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Urgent Care - Medical Director (Veterinarian)
Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is hiring a Full-Time Medical Director Veterinarian toprovide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients, including cats, dogs, and exotics.
What to Expect
Salary: The base salary for this position is between $160,000 - $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to the base salary, there is a pro-sal incentive of 22% (with no negative accrual). Earning potential can surpass $200,000 per year.
Sign on Bonus: $50,000
Relocation Bonus: Available
Location: 35 Finn Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467
Schedule: Our practice operates on an appointment-based model. Our doctors will not be required to stay after their scheduled shifts.
As you join our mission to provide high quality services for pets in the community while providing excellent client communication and delivering the best possible care to animals, expect to be supported in your work and personal life with:
A schedule that respects your time. We value work-life balance and are happy to offer flexibility in adjusting your schedule to meet your needs.
A2:1 staff to doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to be excellent for our patients. Our support staff team consists of 13 licensed technicians, 4 veterinary assistants, and 7 CSRs.
All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: Continuing Education (CE) allowance, uniform allowance, pet discounts, relocation assistance, employment sponsorship, Plumb’s/VIN membership, plus we will cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT!
Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays, PTO with ability to earn additional PTO, plus paid CE days every year.
Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 235 vets co-own practices across 168 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
About Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care
Founded in 2018, Ark Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care is proud to be the only urgent care provider in the Rochester area specializing in exotic pets. Our hospital proudly holds a 4.6-star rating on Google, reflecting our commitment to excellent patient care and client satisfaction. We are committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care, offering both general practice and urgent care services to a diverse patient community. Since our inception, we have become an integral part of our family-friendly community by collaborating with local shelters, rescues, and pet stores to support pet welfare.
At Ark, we have cultivated a close-knit, team-oriented environment that prioritizes professional growth, collaboration, and mentorship.
Interested in Ownership?
While partnership is not required for this position, it is an exciting opportunity available through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) for those seeking long-term investment and shared leadership.
Through VPP’s co-ownership model, more than 235 veterinarians across 180+ hospitals enjoy the benefits of ownership while receiving comprehensive support in HR, marketing, recruiting, and finance. Partners gain:
True Co-Ownership: Significant equity in their hospital
Monthly Profit Distributions: Income from ownership share for long-term financial growth
Leadership Support: Guidance from experienced partner DVMs and VPP’s operations team
This structure allows you to focus on medicine, mentorship, and team success—while building meaningful financial and professional equity in your career.
Build Your Legacy at Ark
If you’re ready to lead a thriving hospital, shape its medical direction, and join a team rooted in compassion, integrity, and community—we’d love to talk.
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.
Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is a company that co-owns and manages veterinary practices in partnership with veterinarians, taking on back-office operations such as marketing, finance, and human resources so veterinarians can focus on patient care. The company supports both existing practices and new practice construction, offering services that include securing financing, managing construction, and implementing growth strategies. VPP’s business model centers on co-ownership, partnering with veterinarians to grow and manage practices while maintaining each hospital’s unique culture. Its mission is to keep veterinary medicine in the hands of veterinary professionals and foster success for both the practices and the people within them. VPP’s growth strategy is driven by industry-leading improvements in performance and profitability across its family of practices.The company provides a wide range of services. In back-office support, VPP handles digital marketing, website development, and online reputation management; prepares financial statements, management reports, and vendor contracts; manages recruiting, employee benefits, payroll, training, and performance evaluations; and d...elivers integrated IT support. For practice management, VPP customizes operational support to meet each practice’s needs, assists with inventory management, and maintains practice software systems. For new practices, VPP helps identify underserved markets, structures ownership opportunities, provides capital, oversees construction planning and permitting, and ensures staff are in place before opening day.Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, VPP operates on a partnership-focused model that continues to gain strong traction with veterinarians. The company’s philosophy emphasizes job satisfaction, creating value for clients and patients, fostering supportive work environments, and delivering high-quality veterinary medicine.
