Associate Veterinarian - Eastern Long Island, New York

A long-established companion animal practice on Eastern Long Island is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian with a minimum of two years of clinical experience to join its team. This opportunity offers strong earning potential, a supportive working environment, relocation assistance, and a unique housing option for an experienced veterinarian interested in living and working in this highly desirable area.

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

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for cats and dogs while working collaboratively with the veterinary and support teams.

What to Expect

A schedule that respects your time.
The last appointment of the day is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Veterinarians are not expected to stay late, and there are no on-call responsibilities .

Strong support for your caseload.
The practice maintains approximately a 2:1 staff-to-doctor ratio . The current team includes one veterinarian, one part-time licensed veterinary technician, five veterinary assistants, and three client service representatives, providing experienced support for patient care and daily workflow.

Comprehensive companion-animal medicine.
The hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care for cats and dogs and is equipped to support high-quality general practice medicine. The practice has served its community for nearly a century and combines traditional veterinary medicine with additional integrative treatment options.

On-site housing available.
To help make relocation to Eastern Long Island more accessible, a renovated three-bedroom, one-bath cottage is available on-site at a reduced rental rate of $1,250 per month plus utilities . There is one cottage available, and availability is first-come, first-served.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $145,000–$160,000
• Split production
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation support
• Retention bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Pet care discounts
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional dues and veterinary license fees covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage

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 required
• Commitment to providing high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care
• Collaborative approach to working with veterinary and support teams

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7381

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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.

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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.