Associate Veterinarian

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic seeks a dedicated veterinarian to join its supportive team in Locust Valley, New York. This position offers a nurturing environment for practicing high-quality veterinary medicine, alongside competitive compensation and various benefits including paid time off, generous student loan assistance, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedules

Generous student loan assistance for new grads

401(k) with company match

Professional development programs

Mentorship opportunities

Annual CE allowance

Qualifications

• Active veterinarian license or eligible to practice in New York.
• Experience in companion animal wellness and preventive care medicine.
• Commitment to high veterinary standards and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Practice compassionate care for dogs and cats.
• Perform wellness exams and general surgeries.
• Collaborate with staff to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Preventive care

General surgery

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Job description

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is a full service animal hospital in Locust Valley, New York, serving the pets of Locust Valley and the surrounding towns on Long Island. We are located just 12 miles away from our main facility, West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center in Huntington, which provides emergency and specialty veterinary care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our veterinarians and staff practice compassionate care for dogs and cats, in a warm, family-friendly environment. We offer pet wellness exams and vaccinations, pet dental care, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care and nutritional counseling. Our animal hospital also offers advanced diagnostic services and surgical care.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent
• Active veterinarian license or license-eligible to practice in the state of New York
• Experienced in companion animal wellness and preventive care medicine,general surgery and/or general dentistry
• A commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Passion for collaborating with other doctors, staff and leadership to improve patient outcomes to drive clinic success

Benefits & Incentives

• Generous compensation
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• Paid parental leave
• Licensure fees and membership dues covered
• Professional liability insurance
• Professional development programs and mentorship
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous and customizable student loan debt assistance for new grads
• Dedicated mentorship programs customized in practice and through Innovetive University, such as our Veterinary Bootcamp, designed to provide peer support and
• workshop training on practical topics, with special curriculum for new grads and for Medical Directors
• Additional hands-on professional development opportunities, such as yearly Global FAST training, dental training with a board-certified dentist, and more!
• Annually renewing CE allowance and dedicated CE-specific time off

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and relevant credentials with an annual base salary range of $130,000 - $180,000 plus a percentage of production, with additional compensation components which may be included such as sign-on bonus and other pay incentives.

About Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic:Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - is a full-service animal hospital in Locust Valley, New York. Our veterinarians and staff practice compassionate care for small animals–including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and chinchillas. We offer a variety of services including wellness exams, vaccinations, pet dental care, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, and nutritional counseling. Our animal hospital also offers advanced internal medicine, diagnostic services, and surgical care.

Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic is an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally and work alongside great colleagues. We are passionate about pets and have 7 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. We are a part of the West Hills Animal Hospital family of practices, including:

• West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, a 24/7 animal hospital
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group