Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian – Incl Surgical Training, Sign On Bonus, $200K-$300K

This position is eligible to receive a Sign-on Bonus

Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (“VSCLI”) is seeking an experienced  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.

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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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.
• Leading your ER/ICU team.

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 July 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(K) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Scrub stipend
• State Licensure Reimbursement
• AVMAPLIT Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• Ability to pick up additional shifts at a generous rate
• No non-compete clause

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