Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Western Long Island, NY

DVM Focus • Western Long Island, NY

23h

About The Position

DVM Focus is representing an Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in western Long Island, New York. The role is suited to an experienced veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and work-life balance. The practice offers flexible scheduling with no overnight or on-call shifts.

The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care in collaboration with an experienced veterinary support team. The practice emphasizes individualized patient care and minimizing stress, anxiety, and discomfort during veterinary visits. The clinical environment includes digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, and surgical and dental resources.

The opportunity may be full-time or part-time. Compensation is described as competitive base compensation. Benefits include health insurance, a continuing education allowance, paid time off, and licensure reimbursement. The veterinarian can also contribute ideas and help shape the continued development of the practice.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and wellness care.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provide general companion-animal medicine.
• Perform soft-tissue surgery and dentistry.
• Conduct diagnostic testing and interpret results.
• Develop and communicate individualized treatment plans.
• Educate clients and provide preventive-care recommendations.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff.
• Help support the continued development of the clinical team.
• Stay current with evolving veterinary medicine, treatments, and protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation
• Health insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time off
• Licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree