Relief Veterinarian - New York

Associated Veterinary Partners • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP) is seeking relief veterinarians to support three independent-minded New York veterinary practices. Candidates can work at one or more locations and select dates that suit their availability. Travel and lodging support may be available. The practices are in Brooklyn, Cornwall, and Hartwick, New York.

The veterinarian provides high-quality small-animal general practice care when full-time doctors are unavailable or caseloads are high. Each practice will tailor the caseload to the veterinarian’s comfort level, ranging from appointments only to a full day that may include surgery and dentistry. Candidates may choose their dates and indicate whether they prefer appointments only or a mixed medicine and surgery day.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited school, or ECFVG/PAVE certification.
• Active, unrestricted New York State veterinary license.
• Individual DEA registration for New York, or willingness to obtain one.
• Small-animal general practice experience; new graduates with a strong mentorship history are welcome to apply.
• Reliable transportation to chosen location(s).
• Clear communication, sound judgment, and a calm, team-first approach.

Nice To Haves

• Confidence with surgery and dentistry.
• Experience with several PIMS.
• Availability on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• See scheduled wellness, sick, and follow-up appointments for dogs and cats.
• Diagnose and treat medical cases and communicate clear treatment plans and estimates to clients.
• Perform routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry, if chosen.
• Interpret diagnostics, including bloodwork, cytology, and radiographs.
• Keep accurate, timely medical records in the practice’s PIMS.
• Work alongside and guide licensed veterinary technicians and support staff.
• Follow each practice’s protocols and controlled-substance logging requirements.

Benefits

• Compensation varies by location: Brooklyn, $135–$175 per hour; Cornwall, $115–$150 per hour; Hartwick, $105–$140 per hour. Rate within the range depends on experience, shift length, surgical caseload, and day of week; weekend and holiday shifts are paid at the upper end of the range.
• Choose a schedule, including single days, recurring days, or multi-week coverage.
• Caseload matched to the veterinarian’s preferences.
• Supportive, experienced technician and client-service teams.
• Paid promptly; the posting lists weekly/biweekly and W-2 employee/independent contractor alternatives without specifying which applies.
• Potential path to a permanent role at an AVP practice.
• Mileage and lodging stipend for travel, depending on the candidate.

What This Job Offers

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