Associate Veterinarian - East Village Animal Clinic
Listed compensation
$140k-$180k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
About the Job
Goodbye, non-competes, unrealistic production goals, and 12-hour workdays. Hello to a new era in practicing veterinary care.
East Village Animal Clinic is looking for passionate veterinarians like you who want to provide the highest standard of care possible for pets, while living and loving your life along the way. As veterinarians ourselves, we understand the challenges facing our industry, and we’re doing everything we can to reimagine what it looks like to be a veterinarian today.
That means giving you the resources and mentorship you need to thrive personally and professionally and the autonomy to give pets the best possible care, without the endless red tape. We think and feel like veterinarians because we are veterinarians.
- East Village Animal Clinic
- Pay Rate: $140,000 - $180,000 annually (commensurate with experience + production);
- Schedule Needs: Full-Time, 30-40 hours per week
- GP Hours: M-F: 9AM - 6PM; Sat/Sun: Closed
About the Clinic
East Village Animal Clinic: eastvillageanimalclinic.com
East Village Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative, well-established, excellent clientele practice in the heart of East Village, NYC Manhattan. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality, thoughtful medicine in a supportive environment without non-competes, unrealistic production pressure, or burnout-driven schedules.
At East Village Animal Clinic, we understand that pets are more than just animals – they’re family. That’s why our dedicated team offers compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care that pets deserve and pet owners trust. From wellness exams and vaccinations to advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, our state-of-the-art facility is equipped to handle all your pet’s healthcare needs.
East Village Animal Clinic proudly serves local pet owners with trusted veterinary services for dogs and cats, including preventive care, urgent care, and more.
Benefits & More
- Straight Salary OR Salary Plus Production
- Generous sign-on bonuses & relocation assistance
- No non-compete
- No negative accrual
- 4 weeks of PTO
- Hassle-free flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Student Debt Assistance
- Generous CE allowance – 5 days or $3500 annually
- Paid license fees and membership dues
- 24-hour mental health & wellness resources
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree, with a license to practice in NY – active and in good standing
- Interest in general practice medicine, surgery, and dentistry
All Experience Levels Considered
- Excellent communication skills with both clients and colleagues.
- Passion for teamwork, mentorship, and delivering exceptional patient care.
- Confidence in handling a wide range of cases in a fast-paced setting.
- If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment
Stay connected with VIP!
Follow Veterinary Innovative Partners on LinkedIn for the latest career opportunities, team stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at life in our hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, advanced diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Collaborate with the clinic team to deliver exceptional patient care and maintain strong relationships with pet owners.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$160k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $140k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $135k–$170k)45 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 198 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | New York healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - East Village Animal Clinic at Veterinary Innovative Partners a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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