Carrier Animal Hospital- Associate Veterinarian

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree required
  • Valid State Veterinary License required
  • 1+ years of veterinary practice experience
  • Strong diagnostic, clinical, and surgical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong commitment to quality animal care.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient exams and medical evaluations
  • Communicate effectively with clients to educate and inform
  • Perform diagnostic procedures and surgeries as needed
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
  • Manage pharmacy responsibilities including medication prescriptions
  • Promote teamwork among staff to enhance operational efficiency
  • Assist Hospital Manager in setting weekly operational priorities

Benefits

  • Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
  • Continuing Education stipend for professional growth
  • Reimbursement for licensing and dues
  • 401(k) participation with potential employer match
  • Team member discounts for pet care
  • Access to emotional wellbeing support programs
  • Supportive work environment backed by national resources
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Care for pets. Maintain balance and flexibility. Nurture ongoing care.

Join our team as a Part-Time Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. You'll enjoy flexibility while working alongside a locally led care team supported by national resources.

Whether you're balancing family commitments, pursuing personal interests, or simply seeking a more sustainable pace, we're here to support you. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care. We're flexible, open to conversation, and committed to understanding your availability and goals-and building a schedule that works for both you and the hospital.
  • Compensation for Part Time roles is prorated based on experience and hours/shifts worked. Salary ranges listed in this posting reflect full-time roles.

Carrier Animal Hospital in Grand Prairie, Texas (just between Dallas and Fort Worth) as a full time veterinarian. We are seeking a veterinarian passionate about practicing high quality medicine, who enjoys surgery and loves building long term relationships with clients and their pets. Carrier Animal Hospital is undergoing renovations and is looking for a veterinarian to make this clinic their home! Have input on equipment to support you and your staff!.

Why Join Us:

  • Very dedicated clientele, some with us since the beginning - over 20 years!
  • Tenured support staff in a family like atmosphere with a high staff to DVM ratio
  • Varied caseload with a good mix of work ups and wellness
  • Many types of orthopedic surgeries performed in house
  • Multi doctor team which contributes to a collaborative environment
  • Opportunity to practice how you want!
  • Emphasis on continuing education and supporting doctors to pursue their passions and special interests


Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to JP Garcia at [email protected].

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
  • Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
  • Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
  • CE stipend
  • Licensing and dues reimbursement
  • 401(k) participation
  • Team member pet discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
  • A supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care

Key Responsibilities
  • Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
  • Client communication and education
  • Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
  • Maintaining accurate medical records
  • Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
  • Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
  • Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
  • Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
  • Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
  • Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)
  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
  • Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
  • Current State Veterinary License
  • DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
  • 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Excellent surgical and dental skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
  • Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
  • Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
  • Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
  • May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  • Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
  • Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
  • Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
  • Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
  • Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
  • Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

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