Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110k-$180k
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Job Description
Company Description
Join a compassionate, community-focused team in the heart of Long Island!
Quality Veterinary Care, a well-established small-animal practice in Elmont, New York, is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. If you’re looking for a practice where you can build strong client relationships, practice high-quality medicine, and enjoy an exceptional work–life balance, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Quality Veterinary Care?
Well-equipped practice, including digital radiography, in-house labs, dental radiography, ultrasound, and more.
- Flexible scheduling to support work–life balance.
- No on-call or overnight shifts.
- Competitive compensation with benefits including health insurance, CE allowance, PTO, licensure reimbursements, and more.
- A loyal, diverse client base that values our compassionate, thorough approach.
As Our Next Associate Veterinarian, You Will
- Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and educate them on preventative care.
- Work alongside a skilled support team dedicated to patient comfort and client satisfaction.
- Help shape our practice’s future through collaboration and fresh ideas.
- Why You’ll Love Living and Working in Elmont, NY
Thinking about relocating? Elmont is a hidden gem on Long Island, blending suburban comfort with unbeatable access to world-class amenities.
Big-city Access Without the Big-city Chaos
- Elmont sits right on the border of Queens, giving you an easy commute to Manhattan while enjoying quieter, more affordable living.
- Close to beaches, parks, and outdoor recreation
- You’ll be minutes from Belmont Lake State Park, Hempstead Lake State Park, and iconic Jones Beach—perfect for hiking, biking, paddle boarding, or just relaxing by the water.
Home of the New UBS Arena
Catch NHL games, concerts, and major events at this state-of-the-art venue located right in town.
Incredible Food Scene
Explore vibrant restaurants featuring Caribbean, Latin American, South Asian, and classic New York eats—just steps from the clinic.
Easy Transportation
Multiple LIRR stations, parkways, and airports nearby make it simple to travel or explore the region.
Whether you’re coming from across the state or across the country, Elmont offers an exciting blend of convenience, culture, and community.
Job Description
- Our Veterinarians:
- Develop a relationship with our clients and partner with them to deliver the highest quality patient care possible.
- Treat each pet individually to minimize stress, anxiety or discomfort.
- Stay up-to-date with innovative and emerging veterinary medications, procedures, treatments, protocols and equipment.
- Collaborate and function as a team within the hospital.
- Help to continue developing the support team.
- Treat every client like family and each patient like their own pet.
Qualifications
We’re Looking For
- Full Time OR Part Time Experienced Veterinarian
- Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
- Proficient in general medicine and surgery
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
- Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
- Active Veterinary State License
- USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Salary Range can vary from $110,000 to $180,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care while building strong relationships with clients. Collaborate with a skilled support team to ensure patient comfort and deliver thorough, compassionate veterinary services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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 ~$145k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Alliance Animal Health ranks #3 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $135k–$158k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$134k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New York | 195 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 15% offer loan repayment262 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Alliance Animal Health | #3 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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