Relief Veterinarian

Veterinary Practice Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 239,388 - 314,111; Part time

Job summary

Veterinary Practice Partners is seeking a skilled Relief Veterinarian for recurring Saturdays in Brooklyn, NY. This independent contractor role offers $1,500 per shift, allowing you to complement your existing schedule with reliable income in a well-supported environment.

Enjoy working with a highly trained team and state-of-the-art equipment in a practice that focuses on quality veterinary care. The ideal candidate should have a DVM/VMD, an active New York license, and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in general practice and/or urgent care preferred.
• Comfortable working independently in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Client communication skills

Independent work

Education

DVM or VMD from an accredited institution

Active New York veterinary license

Tools

EZ Vet practice management software

Job description

Relief Veterinarian (1099) – Recurring Saturdays

Brooklyn, NY

Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Clinton Hill is seeking a relief veterinarian for a consistent, ongoing Saturday schedule in Brooklyn, NY. This is an ideal opportunity for a doctor already working elsewhere who is looking to add 1 day per week on a consistent basis, a veterinarian seeking dependable supplemental income, or someone who prefers ongoing relief work in a structured setting without being locked into a contract.

Enjoy a predictable, well‑supported environment in a busy Brooklyn neighborhood, where a highly trained, experienced team and modern equipment allow you to focus on medicine and client care with a steady caseload.

Details

• Compensation: $1,500/shift
• Schedule: Saturdays, 3 to 4 per month
• Shift: 9AM – 5PM, 30‑minute paid lunch break
• No contract required

You’ll be supported by a strong, experienced team of LVTs, assistants, and CSRs. This role is best suited for a doctor who is confident working independently and comfortable functioning as a solo practitioner in the hospital during their shift.

About the Hospital

Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Clinton Hill provides personalized, high‑quality care with a calm, collaborative approach for pets and their families. The full‑service hospital offers wellness and preventive care, urgent care, dentistry, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and select holistic therapies.

The clinic is equipped with ultrasound, digital and dental X‑rays, in‑house diagnostics, therapeutic laser, EKG, echocardiogram, cryotherapy, and EZ Vet practice management software. The team is exceptionally skilled, cohesive, and efficient, creating a well‑supported environment that allows doctors to focus fully on medicine and client relationships.

Located in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill neighborhood, the practice serves clients throughout Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, Bed‑Stuy, and surrounding communities, with easy access to public transportation. As part of a three‑hospital Pure Paws network in NYC, alongside Hudson Square and Hell’s Kitchen, the team benefits from a collaborative and well‑connected environment.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution
• Active New York veterinary license in good standing
• 3+ years’ experience in general practice and/or urgent care preferred
• Comfortable working independently in a high‑volume setting
• Strong clinical judgment and client communication skills

Please Note

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role
• No benefits included

Interested?

Apply today to discuss availability and fit.

Location

Pure Paws Veterinary Care – Clinton Hill

944 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11238