Associate veterinarian – general practice | western long island, ny

DVM Focus is representing an Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in western Long Island, New York.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a schedule that supports work-life balance. The practice offers flexible scheduling with no overnight or on-call shifts.

The Role

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care while working collaboratively with an experienced veterinary support team.

Responsibilities include:

• Preventive and wellness care
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions
• General companion-animal medicine
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Development and communication of individualized treatment plans
• Client education and preventive-care recommendations
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff
• Helping support the continued development of the clinical team
• Staying current with evolving veterinary medicine, treatments, and protocols

The practice emphasizes treating each patient individually and minimizing stress, anxiety, and discomfort throughout the veterinary visit.

The Practice

This is an established small-animal practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care.

Veterinarians have access to a well-equipped clinical environment that includes:

• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory capabilities
• Surgical and dental resources

These are useful, common GP capabilities and do not create an unusual reverse-identification concern.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Full-time or part-time opportunity
• Flexible scheduling
• No overnight shifts
• No on-call responsibility
• Competitive base compensation
• Health insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time off
• Licensure reimbursement
• Collaborative veterinary and support team
• Established companion-animal client base
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the continued development of the practice

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
• Active New York veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it
• Professional experience in companion-animal practice
• Proficiency in general medicine and surgery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and collaborative approach to veterinary medicine

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