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Alliance Animal Health
Yorktown Heights, New York

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$160k

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Job Description

Company Description

Yorktown Veterinary Associates is seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in the heart of Westchester County. Yorktown Veterinary Associates is a respected, community-focused clinic known for providing high-quality, personalized care to our loyal clients and their pets. We pride ourselves on:

  • A supportive, collaborative team culture
  • A well-equipped hospital with modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and sustainable scheduling
  • A loyal, educated client base that values thorough medicine

You’ll have the autonomy to practice quality medicine while being supported by a friendly, experienced staff that truly enjoys working together.

What We’re Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent (licensed or eligible for licensure in New York)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for small animal medicine and client education
  • Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Production-based Compensation Opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, PTO, CE allowance, licensure, dues, etc.)
  • A workplace where your voice and ideas matter

Why Yorktown Heights?

A true hidden gem in the Hudson Valley, Yorktown Heights offers the perfect balance of nature, convenience, and community.

Nature Meets Lifestyle: Surrounded by scenic trails, lakes, and preserves, it’s ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to unwind beyond the clinic.

Close to the City: Enjoy easy access to Manhattan—about an hour away—for world-class dining, entertainment, and culture, without the daily hustle.

Community & Quality of Life: Known for its welcoming neighborhoods, strong schools, and local markets, Yorktown Heights offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

Food & Local Flavor: From cozy cafés to Hudson Valley wineries and craft breweries, there’s no shortage of great spots to explore.

Job Description

  • Full Time Veterinarian
  • Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry

Interested in Joining Our Team?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and discover why Yorktown Veterinary Associates is a great place to grow your veterinary career—and why Yorktown Heights might just feel like home

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. Ideal salary range will also include sign on bonus and benefits plus other incentives. A base salary range might include $100,000 to $160,000 depending on a part-time or full-time schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality, personalized medical care to small animals within a well-equipped clinical setting. Responsibilities include performing general medicine, surgery, and dentistry while maintaining strong communication with clients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication skillsDiagnostic capabilitiesTreatment planning

General Practice Career Context

Alliance Animal Health ranks #3 of 21 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
66% this job
Relocation assistance
31%
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.2this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,253 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Yorktown Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$716k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Residents’ average commute
38 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Production-based compensation opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, PTO, CE allowance, licensure, dues)
Sign-on bonus
Work-life balance
Sustainable scheduling