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Alliance Animal Health
New York, New York

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

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Job Description

Company Description

Inwood Animal Clinic is a multi-doctor progressive veterinary hospital in the heart of Manhattan, New York! We have the latest in veterinary medicine equipment, and are expanding! We are open to a part-time or full-time veterinarian.

Located at the heart of Inwood, Manhattan’s northernmost neighborhood, Inwood Animal Clinic is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit, compassionate team.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming environment — whether it’s wellness exams, urgent care, dental surgery, grooming, or pet travel certificates. You'll work with a loyal client base and enjoy work-life balance while making impactful contributions to veterinary medicine!

Why Inwood Is the Perfect Place to Grow

A Natural Oasis in the City: Inwood offers a rare blend of nature and city living, anchored by Inwood Hill Park — nearly 200 acres of old-growth forest with hiking trails, caves, and Hudson River views. Nearby green spaces like Isham Park and Muscota Marsh add even more scenic beauty just steps from the clinic.

Rich Culture & Community: Inwood is a historic, multicultural neighborhood home to landmarks like the Dyckman House and The Cloisters in nearby Fort Tryon Park, blending history, art, and stunning views.

Vibrant Lifestyle: From the Inwood Film Festival to seasonal events and local markets, Inwood has an active, community-driven atmosphere. Walkable streets along Broadway and Dyckman offer diverse dining, shopping, and everyday convenience.

Convenient Yet Relaxed Living: With easy access to the 1 and A subway lines, Inwood offers ~30-minute commutes to Midtown while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel — with more space, value, and a strong sense of community.

Why Work Here?

  • Be part of a supportive veterinary team that values your growth and compassion.
  • Work in a modern, fully equipped clinic open seven days a week, serving pets of all ages.

Enjoy life in one of New York City’s most inviting and green neighborhoods, perfect for nature walks, community involvement, and local discovery.

Job Description

  • Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian
  • Veterinarian should be proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry

We're Offering

In addition to custom candidate offers, competitive compensation, relocation assistance & student loan assistance, we also offer our veterinarians:

Work-life balance with flexible scheduling: We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside our work family.

Comprehensive Benefits: Employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!

  • Extremely generous signing bonuses - let's chat for details!
  • Paid parental leave because family matters most and you deserve it!
  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network proud to be named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. Ideal salary range will also include sign on bonus and benefits plus other incentives. A base salary range might include $120,000 to $180,000 depending on a part-time or full-time schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit allianceanimal.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality veterinary care, including wellness exams, urgent care, and dental surgery. They will work within a collaborative team to deliver compassionate medical services to a loyal client base.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Animal care

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 ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k 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 11 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$180kVeterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $135k–$170k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$139k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in New York198 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentNew York healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment267 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Alliance Animal Health#3 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$120k
3
$120k-160k
5
$160k-200k
7
$200k-240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
Sign-on bonus
81% this job
CME allowance
81% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Relocation assistance
69% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job

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$140k-$224k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Relocation assistance
Student loan assistance
Employer paid medical premiums
Liability coverage
Paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA
CE allowance
Employee assistance program

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 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.