Associate Veterinarian – Westchester County, New York
Listed compensation
$125k-$150k
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Job Description
An established AAHA-accredited small animal and exotic practice in Westchester County, New York is seeking full-time Associate Veterinarians to join its growing team. New graduates and experienced DVMs are welcome to apply.
This opportunity provides the ability to practice across two hospital locations, offering exposure to varied cases, teams, and client populations while providing comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and exotic animal care.
What to Expect
Variety with scheduling flexibility.
Veterinarians may work across two hospital locations based on business needs and scheduling preferences. Rotating shifts are available, with schedules varying according to each hospital's operating hours.
Strong doctor-to-staff support.
The practice maintains approximately a 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio. The team includes seven collaborative veterinarians and approximately 30 support staff, including experienced technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives.
- A collaborative, experienced veterinary team.
- Several veterinarians have been with the practice for more than eight years, creating an environment focused on mentorship, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.
- Small animal and exotic medicine.
- The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and exotic animal care for a diverse caseload including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and occasional wildlife patients.
- Advanced clinical capabilities.
The Hospital's Diagnostic and Surgical Capabilities Include
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound with color Doppler
- Laser surgery equipment
- ICU
- Dedicated exotic and avian treatment space
- An established practice with room to grow.
- The hospital has served its community for more than 40 years and recently expanded to a second location, creating additional opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and continued professional growth.
- Additional services.
The practice also provides boarding and grooming services, giving clients access to multiple aspects of their pets' care through the same veterinary team.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $125,000–$150,000
- Production compensation
- Sign-on bonus available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid continuing education days
- Continuing education allowance
- Employee pet discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional dues covered
- Veterinary license fees covered
- AVMA-PLIT coverage
- Partnership opportunities
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid New York veterinary license
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome
- Interest in providing high-quality, collaborative patient care
- DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7385
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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.
Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for a diverse caseload of small animals and exotic pets. Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes across two hospital locations.
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 ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% have no call, 39% require no weekends.
DVM Focus ranks #6 of 20 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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