Veterinarian

Flatbush Cats; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HRA funded to cover plan deductible

FSA with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Transit and parking benefit

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Flatbush Cats, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit, seeks a Veterinarian to provide HQHVSN surgery, wellness care, dentistry, and community cat medicine within a fast-paced, mission-driven clinic.

You will work with an experienced clinical team, with mentorship and opportunities for skill development across surgical and outpatient medicine, in a full-time schedule with a four-day workweek.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from AVMA-accredited school.
• Licensed (or eligible) to practice in New York State prior to start date.
• Experience in HQHVSN, wellness care, dentistry, and community cat medicine is preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced clinic with good clinical judgment.
• Strong communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide HQHVSN, wellness, dental, and community medicine across service lines.
• Perform pre-surgical exams, spay/neuter, and evaluate anesthesia suitability.
• Deliver dental procedures and outpatient surgical/medical care.
• Provide preventive and wellness care with exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Triages cases and manages routine and urgent medical cases.
• Maintain medical records accurately and timely.
• Support community cat programs and low-stress handling.
• Educate clients on preventive care and postoperative instructions.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff; assist with onboarding and training.

Skills

HQHVSN & Wellness

Dentistry

Community Cat Medicine

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

New York State Veterinary License

Job description

Flatbush Cats is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to reduce overcrowded animal shelters in New York City and prevent more cats from ending up on the street in the first place. What began as a grassroots rescue effort has grown into a citywide organization addressing the root causes through affordable veterinary care, access to spay/neuter services, and community outreach.

As an independent nonprofit—not backed by venture capital, private equity, or a corporate veterinary network, we make decisions based on our mission. We recruit team members who are passionate about expanding access to veterinary care and measure success by how many pets and families we can help, not production targets.

At the heart of our work is Flatbush Veterinary Clinic, a high-volume nonprofit clinic serving low-income pet owners, rescue organizations, and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) volunteers throughout Brooklyn. Each year, the clinic performs more than 7,500 spay/neuter surgeries—a number that continues to grow—while providing affordable wellness and dental care to thousands of pets.

By combining high-quality veterinary care with a commitment to accessibility, we're helping keep pets with their families while creating a city where more people and pets can receive the support they need.

What you’ll do:

As a Veterinarian, you’ll provide care across all of our core service areas—HQHVSN surgery, wellness care, dentistry, and community cat medicine—supporting both owned pets and TNR/community cat populations. This role is designed for veterinarians who enjoy a varied caseload and are passionate about accessible, high-impact veterinary care in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You’ll work alongside an experienced clinical team with opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and continued skill development across both surgical and outpatient medicine.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek. Veterinarians will work one of the following schedules: Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday. Specific schedule assignments will be determined based on clinic needs and candidate availability.

What you’ll get:

We welcome applications from both new graduate and experienced veterinarians, with compensation aligned to experience, clinical competency, and service mix.

Starting pay will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, training, education, and organizational needs.

Experienced Veterinarian

The target hiring range for this role is $150,000–$155,000 annually.

Additional Compensation

• Eligible for a performance-based bonus of $5,000–$10,000 upon completion of 12 months of employment, based on individual performance and organizational needs.

The target hiring range for this role is $145,000–$150,000 annually.

Additional Compensation

• Relocation assistance: Eligible candidates may receive a relocation bonus of up to $5,000, based on individual circumstances
• Performance Bonus: Eligible for an additional $5,000 discretionary bonus upon completion of 12 months of employment, based on individual performance, achievement of clinical goals, and organizational needs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) fully funded to cover the plan deductible, with funding levels based on coverage tier (employee-only, employee + spouse, or family)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with optional employee enrollment
• $500 annual employer contribution to the FSA, provided regardless of enrollment, plus an additional employer match of up to $500 for employees who enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match: 100% match on the first 3% of contributions, plus 50% match on contributions up to 5%
• Transit and parking benefit: $60 monthly employer contribution, applicable to either transit or parking at the employee’s discretion
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care (HQHVSN, Wellness, Dental & Community Medicine)
• Provide high-quality veterinary care across all clinic service lines, including HQHVSN surgery, wellness exams, dentistry, and community cat medicine
• Perform pre-surgical examinations, including TNR/community cat evaluations, and determine anesthesia and surgical suitability
• Perform spay/neuter surgeries on cats and dogs within clinic protocols
• Deliver dental procedures and outpatient surgical/medical care within scope
• Provide preventive and wellness care including exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up care
• Identify and appropriately triage or refer cases outside clinic scope
• Manage routine and urgent medical cases within a high-volume environment
• Respond to and manage post-operative and anesthetic complications with support from clinical staff
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Community Cat Care
• Support Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and community cat programs through medical and surgical care
• Utilize low-stress handling techniques in accordance with clinic protocols
• Advance access to affordable care for underserved animals and caregivers
• Client Experience
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and non-judgmental communication with clients
• Educate pet owners on preventive care, treatment plans, and post-visit instructions
• Team Collaboration & Operations
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• Contribute to efficient clinic flow across all service lines
• Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing team development
• Support evolving clinic services and future expansion as needed

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited institution
• Licensed and in good standing in New York State, or eligible to obtain licensure prior to start date
• Clinical competency or strong interest in developing skills across high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), wellness care, dentistry, and community cat medicine
• Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment with strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to low-stress handling and compassionate patient care
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple service areas as clinic needs evolve
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with willingness to support technicians, assistants, and fellow veterinarians
• Adaptability, professionalism, and resilience in a dynamic, mission-driven environment
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and high-quality, mission-driven veterinary care

The clinic provides professional liability coverage for services performed within the scope of employment. Veterinarians are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any individual liability insurance they choose to carry, including AVMA Professional Liability Insurance.