ER Veterinarian $240K to $300K, Sign on Bonus, Incl Surgery Training

Queens County Bar Association; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic veterinary surgical center on Long Island is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian. This position offers a competitive salary, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for surgical training in a new state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional care and communication with clients. Join a team dedicated to excellent emergency services and patient care, with a community-oriented approach in Huntington.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(K) Plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Continuing Education Stipend

Paid time off

Scrub stipend

Referral Bonuses

No non-compete clause

Qualifications

• Must be a New York State Licensed Veterinarian.
• Experience in emergency and surgical care is required.
• Proficiency with emergency medical devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and surgical care to patients.
• Collaborate with veterinary team on treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and stay updated on practices.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Calm under pressure

Education

NY State Licensed Veterinarian

DEA Licensed

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital Radiology

CT Scanner

MRI

In-House Laboratory

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian – Includes Surgical Training, Sign On Bonus, & Base of $240K-$300K

This position is eligible to receive a Sign-on Bonus !

Job description/Overview

Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (“VSCLI”) is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our Team.

VSCLI is a Specialty Referral Practice and a 24-Hour Emergency Care Hospital in Huntington, NY. Our brand-new 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art hospital opened its doors in May 2024. VSCLI’s specialty services include: Emergency, Diagnostics, and Surgery. VSCLI is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our Team, and assist us in rapidly growing our specialty referral practice and 24-hour emergency hospital.

VSCLI is looking for a highly skilled Emergency Veterinarian who is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian who specializes in triage and treating life-threatening injuries and illnesses. We are seeking an ER veterinarian who can cover fourteen @ 12-hour shifts per month. Your schedule will be alternating work weeks of three (3) shifts per week and four (4) shifts per week, totaling 14 shifts per month. Our team of four (4) ER Veterinarians have a rotational schedule that you will rotate through each month, leading 12-hour shifts that are either 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am. The shifts stay in place for one month and you will know all of your workdays up to 6 months in advance. Your shifts will be 2/3 day shifts and 1/3 night shifts in total for the year.

For Emergency Veterinarians with surgical interests, your tenure at VSCLI will enable you to scrub in and receive surgical training by VSCLI's specialty surgeons. Once you have the required proficiency, you will be able to bring emergency cases requiring surgery into the OR.

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Website: https://vscli.com

We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency and critical care to our patients and someone who thrives in a fast-paced emergency clinic and can remain calm under pressure. This individual must also be able to adapt quickly to our patients’ changing conditions, be a quick thinker and be able to treat emergent cases quickly. You must be able to work in consultation with our other ER doctors and Surgical Specialists. Experience treating the following conditions is required:

• Wound Care
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Trauma (such as falling from high places, being struck by a car or external object, etc.)
• Seizures
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis
• Respiratory Distress
• Pain and discomfort
• Post-operative complications
• Disorientation
• Trouble breathing
• Blood in their urine or stool
• Constipation

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing emergency surgeries and procedures as needed.
• Effectively communicating with pet owners, providing compassionate care to both pets and their families.
• Collaborating with the veterinary team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Maintaining accurate medical records (PMS is Instinct) and staying informed about the latest advances in emergency medicine.

Proficiency with Ultrasound, Digital Radiology, CT Scanner, MRI, In-House Laboratory is preferred, as well as being well-versed in pathology, pharmacology, and animal anatomy.

This candidate must be professional, compassionate, dedicated, enthusiastic, conscientious, positive, and communicates well with colleagues, staff, and clients. This Emergency Veterinarian should be able to remain calm under pressure and always be compassionate and empathetic toward the patient and their family members. We are focused on a healthy environment that will provide for professional fulfillment and personal happiness.

Our emergency services will be offered 24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays beginning this September 2025. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to join a collaborative and dedicated group that receives cases from a loyal referral community that desires the best care for the patient.

VSCLI is privately owned and strives to be the country’s premier surgical and emergency care hospital. We are progressive, team-oriented, and practice high-quality surgery, medicine, communication, and compassionate patient care. Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with a Canon 128 slice CT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 2 digital radiology rooms, ultrasound, full in-house laboratory, and Snyder oxygen cage.

More About Us

VSCLI is located in the beautiful town of Huntington, NY. We are on the north shore of Long Island in a harbor town, rich with outdoor activities and delicious culturally diverse restaurants. Huntington is a vibrant town and an amazing place to live and work!! Within our town, are parks, museums, theater, fine dining, public library, schools, the harbor, golfing courses, and stores for all needs. We are 60 minutes from New York City by car or the Long Island Rail Road.

VSCLI is seeking the very best veterinary practitioners to staff our new hospital in all positions. VSCLI’s mission of delivering the best surgical and emergency care to its patients will be realized by assembling a Team who uphold its core values of Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism and Teamwork.

VSCLI offers a competitive salary and benefits which include: health insurance, 401K, dental, vision, paid time off for vacation, a continuing education stipend, referral bonuses, and employee discounts.

VSCLI is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Position Qualification: NY State Licensed Veterinarian, DEA Licensed

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation: $240,000 to $300,000/year + Sign on Bonus

Benefits:

• 401(K) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Paid time off
• Scrub stipend
• Referral Bonuses
• No non-compete clause

Schedule: Rotational Schedule working alternating 3 or 4 shifts per week. You will work fourteen @ 12-hour shifts per month. Shifts are either 8am to 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Each rotation is scheduled for one month. The schedule is published 6 months in advance. Your shifts will be 2/3 day shifts and 1/3 night shifts in total for the year.

Work Location: In-person only

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Website: https://vscli.com

NY State Licensed Veterinarian

DEA Licensed