Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$80,000 -$180,000
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- Company Description
- Associate Veterinarian | Valhalla Animal Hospital (Valhalla, NY) | Sign On Bonus | Flexible Scheduling
- Part-Time OR Full-Time Opportunities Available
- Join our caring, close-knit veterinary team in the heart of Westchester County!
Valhalla Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established, small animal practice. We’re dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized veterinary care while maintaining a supportive, collaborative environment for our team.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Team-focused culture: Our experienced veterinarians, licensed technicians, and support staff work together seamlessly to deliver the best care for our patients and clients.
Modern medicine with a personal touch: We offer comprehensive preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics (including digital radiography and in-house lab), and more — but what really sets us apart is our warm, family-like atmosphere.
Mentorship & growth: Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, you’ll have opportunities for mentorship, CE support, and professional development tailored to your goals.
Work-life balance: We understand the importance of personal time and strive to maintain flexible scheduling with no on-call or after-hours requirements.
Life in Valhalla, NY
Nestled in the scenic hills of Westchester County, Valhalla offers the perfect balance between small-town charm and big-city access. Just 30 miles north of Manhattan, you’ll enjoy beautiful parks, local hiking trails, vibrant farmers markets, and easy commutes to NYC, the Hudson Valley, and Connecticut. It’s an ideal spot for professionals and families alike, peaceful living with endless opportunities for adventure, culture, and great food.
Job Description
- What We’re Looking For:
- Full-Time or part-time Veterinarians
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and excellent communicator
- Proficient in general medicine and surgery
What We Offer Our Veterinarians
Flexible scheduling (open Monday–Saturday)
Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, liability coverage, 401(k), life and supplemental insurance, employee assistance program, and personal pet care discounts
- Medical autonomy with a supportive mentor network
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues
- Future ownership opportunities
- Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Support and Student Loan Assistance
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Active Veterinary State License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- DEA license (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- USDA accreditation (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- 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.
Competitive pay, ranging between $80,000 -$180,000 based on experience and schedule, if part-time or full-time employment.
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/.
Compensation: USD 80000 - USD 180000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality, personalized medical and surgical care to small animal patients. They will collaborate with a team of technicians and support staff to maintain a supportive and efficient clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,958 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Alliance Animal Health ranks #4 of 13 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 50% 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 ~$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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