Lead or Experienced Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130K - $145K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Middle Country Animal Hospital – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together
Position: Lead Veterinarian, or Experienced Associate Veterinarian
Full Time
Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
Selden, NY
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At Middle Country Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be a trusted part of the
Selden community for over 25 years. Our team is dedicated to providing
compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships
with the pets and families we serve. We believe in practicing excellent medicine
in a supportive, collaborative environment where both our patients and team
members can thrive.
Whether you are an experienced veterinarian looking to take the next step into a
leadership role or a seasoned associate seeking a supportive practice where you
can focus on medicine, we would love to meet you.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here
* A well-established and respected hospital that has served the Selden
community for more than 25 years
* Flexibility to join as a Lead Veterinarian, or Experienced Associate
Veterinarian, depending on your career goals and interests
* A highly skilled and supportive team that allows doctors to focus on patient
care while enjoying a positive work environment
* Modern equipment and resources that support high-quality medicine and surgery
* A collaborative culture where doctors are encouraged to share ideas, discuss
cases, and continue growing professionally
* Opportunities to mentor and support fellow veterinarians while helping shape
the future of the hospital
* Strong connections within the local community and a loyal client base that
values the care we provide
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Life in Selden, NY
Selden is a welcoming community located in the heart of Long Island, offering
the perfect balance of suburban comfort and easy access to city life. With
excellent schools, diverse dining options, and plenty of shopping, Selden is a
great place to call home. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby parks, hiking
trails, and beaches, while those looking for culture and entertainment are just
a short drive from vibrant Port Jefferson Harbor and only an hour from New York
City.
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Middle Country Animal Hospital is proud to be part of Community Veterinary
Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality
and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments
between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving
our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.
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Middle Country Animal Hospital + CVP Difference
* Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career
aspirations.
* Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18
states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
* Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform
for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
* Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within
a supportive team.
* Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership
development, and career advancement programs.
And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each
Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment
where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path
you choose.
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Other Benefits of our Community
* Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
* No Negative Accrual EVER.
* Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is
in.
* Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up
without burning your vacation days.
* We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
* 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a
paycheck.
* Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
* Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving
credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)
Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation
and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production
fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine —
offering true unlimited earning potential.
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Sound like your kind of place?
Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want
to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this
practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear
about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great
fit!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,
gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead or Associate Veterinarian will provide exceptional medical care, ranging from routine checkups to complex procedures, while supporting a close-knit, high-quality veterinary team. This role involves growing into a leadership position within the practice.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and dedicated veterinarian eager to grow into a leadership role, capable of making the best medical decisions for patients within a supportive team structure. The position is offered as a consistent, full-time schedule.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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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