Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled
Full Time Veterinarian to join our team at
Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital (Flatbush). The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.
Why Join Us: Heart of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital offers an opportunity to be part of a compassionate, community-focused veterinary team that puts both pets and people first. The practice emphasizes
compassion, equity, community and integrity, while providing comprehensive care; from wellness and preventive medicine to dentistry, surgery, and emergency care. With locations in Flatbush and Fort Greene, team members can build their careers in a practice that has been serving Brooklyn pets since 2013.
Flatbush is one of Brooklyn's most exciting neighborhoods: - 🌴 Little Caribbean: Flatbush is renowned for its vibrant Caribbean-American culture, incredible food, music, and locally owned businesses.
- 🌳 Steps from Prospect Park: Enjoy one of NYC's premier green spaces for walking, biking, concerts, picnics, and time outdoors.
- 🎭 Arts & culture: The historic Kings Theatre brings major concerts and performances right to the neighborhood.
- 🍽 Amazing food scene: From Caribbean and Haitian favorites to vegan, international, and innovative Brooklyn eateries, there is always somewhere new to explore.
- 🏙 Classic Brooklyn character: Victorian homes, tree-lined streets, diverse communities, and excellent subway access make Flatbush a uniquely lively place to live and work
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to
Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM at
[email protected].
What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary $140,000-170,000+
- Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
- Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
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.
Pay Range
$140,000-$170,000 USD
