Relief Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$1,500/shift
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Job Description
- Relief Veterinarian (1099) – Recurring Saturdays
- New York, NY
- Seeking Relief DVM for Ongoing Per Diem Opportunity | Pure Paws Veterinary Care – Hudson Square
Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hudson Square is seeking a relief veterinarian for a consistent, ongoing Saturday schedule in New York City. This is an ideal opportunity for a doctor already working elsewhere who is looking to add 1 day per week on a consistent basis, a veterinarian seeking dependable supplemental income, or someone who prefers ongoing relief work in a structured setting without being locked into a contract.
Enjoy a predictable, well-supported environment in a busy Manhattan neighborhood, where a highly trained, experienced team and modern equipment allow you to focus on medicine and client care with a steady caseload.
Details
- Compensation: $1,500/shift
- Schedule: Saturdays, 3 to 4 per month
- Shift: 9AM – 5PM, 30-minute paid lunch break
No Contract Required
You’ll be supported by a strong, experienced team of LVTs, assistants, and CSRs. This role is best suited for a doctor who is confident working independently and comfortable functioning as a solo practitioner in the hospital during their shift.
About the Hospital
Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hudson Square is a full-service hospital offering wellness care, urgent care, dentistry, surgery, and advanced diagnostics. The clinic is equipped with ultrasound, digital and dental X-ray, in-house lab, therapeutic laser, EKG, echocardiogram, and more.
The focus on preventive medicine supports long-term patient health while also allowing flexibility to accommodate urgent care needs. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on quality medicine, efficiency, and team support.
Located in Hudson Square, the practice serves clients across SoHo, West Village, Tribeca, and surrounding Manhattan neighborhoods, with easy access to public transportation. As part of a three-hospital Pure Paws network in NYC, alongside Clinton Hill and Hell’s Kitchen, the team benefits from a collaborative and well-connected environment.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD from an accredited institution
- Active New York veterinary license in good standing
- 3+ years’ experience in general practice and/or urgent care preferred
- Comfortable working independently in a high-volume setting
- Strong clinical judgment and client communication skills
Please Note
- This is a 1099 independent contractor role
- No benefits included
Interested?
Apply today to discuss availability and fit.
Location: Pure Paws Veterinary Care – Hudson Square
350 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness, urgent care, and surgery as a solo practitioner on Saturdays. Manage a steady caseload while utilizing modern diagnostic equipment and collaborating with a support team of technicians and assistants.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 98% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 199 active | 3,193 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 98% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment268 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,003 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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