Veterinarian - Middletown, NY
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | Part or Full-time | Middletown, NY | Leadership Opportunity (If Desired)
We are seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in Middletown, NY. We are also open to an experienced veterinarian interested in exploring a leadership opportunity. Our collaborative, welcoming team is committed to providing high-quality medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Supportive Team: With 2–3 dedicated team members per doctor, you’ll have the support you need to focus on your patients and practice high-quality medicine.
Well-Equipped Facility: Our recently renovated hospital features 4 exam rooms, separate dental and surgical suites, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house IDEXX lab.
Quality Medicine: We offer routine surgery and dentistry and work with visiting cardiology and orthopedic/advanced soft tissue specialists.
Room to Grow: We currently see dogs and cats but would welcome a veterinarian interested in exotics or small mammals. Experienced veterinarians interested in mentorship and leadership can also help shape the future of the practice.
Community Focused: We proudly work with local organizations including Middletown Humane Society and Dumped Stray Animal Rescue
What We Offer
- Base salary of $120,000–$150,000 for an experienced veterinarian working a 40-hour schedule
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional dues and licensing support
- Employee pet care discounts
- Mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities
- Additional stipend and incentives for those interested in a leadership role
Life in Middletown
Located in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley, Middletown offers a great balance of suburban convenience and outdoor adventure. The Catskills and Shawangunk Mountains provide easy access to hiking, climbing, skiing, and more, while Manhattan is approximately 60 miles away. With plenty of local restaurants, shopping, and a more approachable cost of living than areas closer to NYC, Middletown is a great place to build both a career and a life.
Whether you're looking for a collaborative practice where you can focus on medicine or you're ready to explore the next step into veterinary leadership, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today or reach out to Melissa at Melissa.Vincent@vetcor.com to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals, including routine surgeries and dentistry. The role also involves collaborating with a supportive team and potentially taking on leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
The position requires a qualified veterinarian to work in a well-equipped small animal practice. Candidates should be committed to high-quality medicine and are encouraged to have an interest in mentorship or leadership.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $140k–$165k)56 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 193 active | 3,393 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 14% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,429 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+185%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Middletown Veterinary Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Middletown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $407k≈ 3.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,442/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 36 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.