Associate Veterinarian - Eastern Long Island, New York

A well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital on Eastern Long Island is seeking a full-time experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for a diverse patient population that includes dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, guinea pigs, and other companion animals .

A minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience is required for this position.

This opportunity offers an unusually flexible approach to scheduling, strong earning potential, a deeply tenured team, and the option to structure the position around either traditional year-round practice or a seasonal work model.

What to Expect

A genuinely established team.
Many members of the hospital team have been with the practice for 25+ years, with some exceeding 40 years of tenure . The environment emphasizes collaboration, respect, strong working relationships, and high-quality veterinary medicine.

A schedule that respects your time.
During the non-seasonal months, the last appointment is typically scheduled at 4:30 p.m. During the busier April-through-October season, the last appointment is typically at 5:20 p.m.

There are no on-call duties or holiday requirements . As a team committed to serving its patients and community, there may occasionally be a need to remain later for an unexpected or last-minute patient need.

Choose from three work models.

Traditional Year-Round Full-Time

• 4–5 days per week
• Approximately 30–40 hours per week year-round

Summer-Full, Winter-Free

• Work full-time during May–October or April–October
• Approximately 60–62 hours per week during the working season
• Take November–April fully off
• Maintain full-time employment status and benefits year-round

Seasonal Swap

• Work May–October on Eastern Long Island
• Work November–April at a warm-weather partner hospital
• Maintain 30+ hours per week year-round with consistent pay and benefits

Schedule customization is available to accommodate commuter rail timing, and access to a hospital vehicle is available for transportation between the train and hospital.

Comprehensive medicine with advanced capabilities.
The full-service hospital provides preventive care, complex case management, surgery, dentistry, hospitalization, internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, intravenous fluid therapy, chemotherapy, and other comprehensive medical services.

The state-of-the-art facility provides advanced medical capabilities while maintaining a community-focused environment and has served the area for more than 60 years .

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000–$180,000
• ProSal compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education support
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation support for commuting
• Partnership/ownership opportunity

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid New York veterinary license
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
• Ability to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care
• Interest in working with a diverse companion-animal caseload
• Collaborative approach to patient care and teamwork

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7384

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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.