Associate Veterinarian

Nysvms; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading full-service animal hospital in Locust Valley, New York, is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join their compassionate team. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and an active license to practice in New York, bringing a passion for preventive care and a commitment to excellence in the veterinary field. This role offers generous compensation, diverse benefits including paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Paid parental leave

Coverage for licensure fees and membership dues

Professional liability insurance

Professional development programs

401(k) with company match

Student loan debt assistance

Mentorship programs

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Experienced in companion animal wellness and preventive care.
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and ethics.
• Passion for teamwork to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for small animals including dogs and cats.
• Perform surgeries and dental procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality veterinary care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Preventive care medicine

General surgery

General dentistry

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree

Active veterinarian license in New York

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