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Associate Veterinarian
Job Description
Company DescriptionJoin 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, NYThinking 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 DescriptionOur 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.
QualificationsWe're looking for:
Full Time OR Part Time Experienced VeterinarianCompassionate, Team Player and Strong CommunicatorProficient in general medicine and surgery Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited universityCurrent DEA License or obtained upon hireActive Veterinary State License USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hireAdditional 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 OriginSalary 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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Health Insurance
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$117,035 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth