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Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

New York, NYFull-time$140–170K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$140–170K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Veterinary License Or Ability To ObtainDoctorate

Job overview

VCA Park East Animal Hospital seeks an Associate Veterinarian for a small-animal practice serving cats and dogs. The hospital offers a dedicated team, two assistants per doctor per shift, digital imaging and an in-house lab. The role calls for a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and state licensure or the ability to obtain it, along with a commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Veterinary MedicineSmall Animal PracticeClient RelationshipsTeamworkTeaching

Qualifications

DVM or EquivalentVeterinary License or Ability to ObtainVeterinary Code of Ethics

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Park East Animal Hospital and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the Park East Hospital team

  • Our Team. We have a dedicated and well-organized team with some team members that have been with us for 8+ years that will assist you immensely during your work day. Our doctors are scheduled to have two assistants per shift to work with them during appointments and additional team members are always on hand to help.

  • We have Digital X-rays, Ultrasound, digital dental X-rays and an in-house lab. At Park East we submit all of our radiographs and lab work for interpretation and the turnaround time is quick.

  • We are conveniently located on the Upper East side less than 1 block away from the 72nd st. "Q" train stop.

  • Our hospital has been practicing the Hands-free radiology technique since 2019. Patient care and safety are always held to the highest standards.

Cases

  • Small animal practice, Cats and Dogs

Who we look for

  • People obsessed with pets and their care

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  The salary range for this position is $140K - $170K ; Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

  • This job is eligible for a signing bonus!

  • This position is eligible for up to $50k in bonus packages.

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits) (open link in new window)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain

  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Hospital Website (https://vcahospitals.com/hope/team)

Hospital Video

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

How this job compares

Set against the 2,325 open Veterinarian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–170K/yr
  • New York median$130–160K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$108–155K/yr1,389 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $155K, is 7% above the New York median midpoint ($145K) — in the middle half of Veterinarian salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 147 open Veterinarian jobs in New York and 2,325 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Veterinarian postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (196 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,761 of the 2,325 open Veterinarian jobs (76%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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