Veterinarian - Sayville, NY
Listed compensation
$185k-$200k
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian – Surgery & Emergency Medicine | Sayville, NY
Grady Animal Hospital | Long Island, NY | Part-Time or Full-Time | 24–40 Hours/Week
Why Join Grady?
Competitive Salary: $185K–$200K annually for an experienced, full-time DVM working 40 hours/week (part-time prorated), plus a sign-on bonus.
More Than Your Typical GP: We're a high-volume small animal hospital and trusted emergency and surgical referral resource, treating approximately 40–50 patients daily. Our diverse caseload includes foreign body surgeries, splenectomies, pyometra, GDV, laceration repairs, dentistry, emergency medicine, and routine care.
Experienced Support Team: Daytime staffing typically includes two technicians and two assistants per veterinarian.
Flexible Employment Options: Part-time or full-time opportunities, 24–40 hours/week.
Tools That Help You Work Efficiently: Fully paperless with Impromed, AI-powered medical notetaking, in-house IDEXX diagnostics, digital body and dental radiography, a dedicated surgical suite, dental equipment, and electrocautery.
A Small but Mighty Team: Join a close-knit, family-oriented group that supports one another and goes the extra mile to care for pets in need, even when other hospitals are at capacity.
- Who We're Looking For
- An experienced veterinarian who thrives in a busy environment and brings:
- Advanced surgical skills beyond routine spays and neuters.
- Strong experience in emergency and critical care, general practice, and veterinary dentistry.
- Excellent clinical judgment with the ability to multitask, adapt, and make independent decisions.
- Strong client communication skills and a friendly, collaborative, team-first approach.
- A commitment to being there when pets need us, including evenings, a minimum of two weekend days per month, and after-hours emergency on-call responsibilities.
- An active New York veterinary license or eligibility for licensure.
- Due to the complexity of our caseload, this position is not open to new graduates.
- Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive Salary + Sign-On Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Up to 40 Hours of Paid CE Time Off (separate from PTO for qualifying CE)
- Continuing Education Allowance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Professional Dues and Liability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- On-Demand Pay Option
- Employee Discounts, Rewards, and Veterinary Service Discounts
- Life in Sayville, NY
Enjoy Long Island's South Shore, with beautiful beaches, waterfront dining, charming shops, and easy access to New York City.
Ready to put your surgical and emergency medicine skills to work? Apply today or contact Melissa directly at Melissa.Vincent@vetcor.com.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and surgical care to small animal patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Manage a diverse caseload including routine care, complex surgeries, and after-hours emergency responsibilities.
Requirements
Must possess an active New York veterinary license and have significant experience in surgery and emergency medicine. This position is not suitable for new graduates and requires a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Emergency & Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $185k–$200k | Veterinarian median $150k (middle half $135k–$165k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$178k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All veterinarian listings in New York | 276 active | 4,865 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 66% no call · 53% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 11% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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- Includes call
- Includes weekends
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Sayville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $750k≈ 4.1× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $2,351/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.