Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian - NYC Veterinary Group

Locations:

• The Veterinarians at Court Square - 27-19 44th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101 NYC Vet Group+2NYC Vet Group+2

• Long Island City Veterinary Center - 48-18 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11101 NYC Vet Group

• East Side Animal Hospital - 321 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022 NYC Vet Group+1

About NYC Veterinary Group (NYC Vet Group)
NYC Vet Group is a full-service veterinary practice with three locations in New York City, staffed by compassionate veterinarians and board-certified specialists. NYC Vet Group+1
Our founding roots trace back to East Side Animal Hospital (est. 1948), one of the city's oldest and most respected veterinary institutions. NYC Vet Group+1
We offer a wide spectrum of services: wellness care, surgery, dentistry, boarding / daycare, and even international travel assistance for pets. NYC Vet Group
We're also experienced in working with anxious or "fearful" pets, offering positive reinforcement, stress-reduction techniques, and, when needed, light sedation. NYC Vet Group

Why Join NYC Vet Group?

• Legacy + Reputation: Being part of one of NYC's oldest veterinary practices gives you an opportunity to work in a respected, community-anchored institution. NYC Vet Group

• Diverse Cases & High Volume: Serving a dense, urban pet population means a wide variety of cases - from routine wellness to more complex medical or surgical needs.

• Collaborative Team: Work alongside other experienced veterinarians and board-certified specialists. Our team includes surgeons, cardiologists, internists, etc. NYC Vet Group

• Work-Life Balance: While we are busy, we do not operate a 24-hour emergency hospital ourselves; for after-hours emergencies, we refer to local specialty ERs. NYC Vet Group

• Client Education Focus: We place a strong emphasis on educating pet owners. We maintain a robust pet health library, blog, how-to videos, and more. NYC Vet Group

• Fear-Free / Low-Stress Practice: We value a patient-friendly, low-stress environment for both pets and clients.

Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team across one or more of our NYC Vet Group locations. In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality medical, surgical and preventive care to small animal (dog/cat) patients.

• Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, dental procedures, spay/neuter, soft-tissue surgery, etc.

• Communicate effectively with clients about diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive strategies.

• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure seamless patient care.

• Participate in on-call or extended hours coverage (depending on schedule).

• Contribute to our mission of compassionate, community-based care in a busy urban environment

• DVM / VMD from an accredited veterinary school.

• Licensed (or eligible to be licensed) in New York State.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Empathy and skill working with fearful or anxious patients is a plus (we emphasize low-stress handling).

• Interest in community outreach, client education, or continuing education is welcome.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + production / bonus (depending on experience)

• Relocation assistance (negotiable)

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid continuing education days

• Generous CE allowance

• Licensure, DEA, and professional dues reimbursement

• 401(k) or retirement plan (if offered)

• Paid parental leave (if offered)

• Access to in-house resources: diagnostic tools, labs, surgical facilities, online pet library / education (NYC Vet Group has a strong client resource platform)

• salary is built and customized based on each individual candidate's experience level. There is no negative accrual but a general idea would be anywhere from $130,000 - $180,000 based on experience plus production bonuses.

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