Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130k-$140k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Animal Care & Control of NYC as a Veterinarian – Full-Time, Flexible Schedule in Manhattan, New York, NY, US. Veterinarian Full Time, Flexible – Queens & Manhattan Shelter Who We Are ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130,000 - $140,000
- Pension plan offered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package including vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay
- Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium
- Life Insurance
- On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks
- Periodic all staff training
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Animal Care & Control of NYC in Manhattan, New York, NY, US.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will manage a high-volume surgical and medical caseload while contributing to population-based preventative health plans. They will also provide expert witness testimony for cruelty cases and collaborate with shelter staff to ensure positive animal outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and possess a valid NYS veterinary license. Strong surgical and diagnostic skills are required, along with the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Shelter Medicine Career Context
Of the 47 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.7% 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 ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k 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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