Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Western Long Island, NY

DVM Focus is representing an Associate Veterinarian opportunity with an established companion-animal practice in western Long Island, New York.

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a schedule that supports work-life balance. The practice offers flexible scheduling with no overnight or on-call shifts.

The Role

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care while working collaboratively with an experienced veterinary support team.

Responsibilities Include

• Preventive and wellness care
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions
• General companion-animal medicine
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Development and communication of individualized treatment plans
• Client education and preventive-care recommendations
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff
• Helping support the continued development of the clinical team
• Staying current with evolving veterinary medicine, treatments, and protocols

The practice emphasizes treating each patient individually and minimizing stress, anxiety, and discomfort throughout the veterinary visit.

The Practice

This is an established small-animal practice offering comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care.

• Veterinarians have access to a well-equipped clinical environment that includes:
• Digital radiography
• Dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory capabilities

Surgical and Dental Resources

• These are useful, common GP capabilities and do not create an unusual reverse-identification concern.
• What This Opportunity Offers
• Full-time or part-time opportunity
• Flexible scheduling
• No overnight shifts
• No on-call responsibility
• Competitive base compensation
• Health insurance
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid time off
• Licensure reimbursement
• Collaborative veterinary and support team
• Established companion-animal client base
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the continued development of the practice

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
• Active New York veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it
• Professional experience in companion-animal practice
• Proficiency in general medicine and surgery
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate and collaborative approach to veterinary medicine
• Refer to DF-7400 when contacting DVM Focus.

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.