Co-Owner Veterinarian – Westchester County, New York

A well-established small animal hospital in Westchester County, New York is seeking an experienced veterinarian who aspires to become a practice owner. This opportunity offers the chance to step into a partnership role, build ownership, and help shape the future of a successful hospital that has served its community for nearly 30 years.

As a Partner DVM, you will continue practicing medicine while helping guide the hospital’s direction, support and develop the team, and participate meaningfully in the practice’s long-term performance and growth.

• What to Expect
• A genuine path to practice ownership.
• This role provides a structured co-ownership opportunity with meaningful ownership participation and the ability to share in the practice’s performance and long-term growth.
• Flexible scheduling.

Both full-time and part-time schedules are available. A typical full-time schedule consists of four days per week, every other Saturday, plus an on-call rotation.

• Strong clinical support.
• The hospital maintains approximately a 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio with an experienced, collaborative team that includes veterinarians, a licensed veterinary technician, veterinary assistants, client care leadership, and reception staff.
• Comprehensive small animal medicine.
• The full-service hospital provides individualized medical, surgical, and dental care for cats and dogs, including wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, soft-tissue surgery, dentistry, and nutrition.
• Access to specialty expertise.
• Board-certified specialists in orthopedics, internal medicine, cardiology, and radiology are available on-site for advanced cases.
• Modern diagnostics and technology.
• The practice offers in-house laboratory diagnostics, in-house ultrasound, digital radiography, and cloud-based practice-management software.
• Additional client services.
• Boarding, grooming, and daycare services complement the hospital’s veterinary services, providing convenience for clients and creating additional opportunities for continuity of patient care.
• Operational support behind the practice.

The ownership structure provides support in operations, finance, human resources, recruiting, and marketing, allowing the veterinarian owner to focus heavily on medicine, leadership, and team development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Profit participation
• Long-term ownership opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance
• Veterinary licensing and professional dues covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership
• Establish and uphold medical standards and practice protocols
• Guide case management and clinical decision-making
• Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
• Oversee medical record accuracy and appropriate charge capture
• Identify opportunities to expand services and patient-care offerings
• Team & Practice Leadership
• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support team development
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team-first culture
• Financial & Practice Oversight
• Help drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
• Participate in annual planning and performance review
• Support marketing and community-engagement initiatives
• Participate in the continued growth and long-term success of the practice

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Active New York veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• 5+ years of small animal clinical experience preferred
• Ability to independently manage appointments and surgery
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Interest in practice ownership and long-term veterinary leadership
• DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7383

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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.