Veterinarian - Kittrell Animal Hospital

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college or university
  • Current State Veterinary License
  • 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
  • Excellent surgical and dental skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
  • Engage in client communication and education
  • Perform diagnostic procedures and surgeries
  • Maintain accurate medical records
  • Manage pharmacy duties including prescribing medications
  • Promote teamwork and enhance staff efficiency
  • Collaborate with the Hospital Manager on priorities and expectations

Benefits

  • Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with discretionary contributions
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support including Calm app access
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle relief fund for personal hardships
  • Community-focused hospital culture with national resource backing
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to join our team at Kittrell Animal Hospital. 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:
    • Join a true full-service small animal hospital where you can practice a wide range of medicine; from preventive care and dentistry to surgery, internal medicine, urgent care, and orthopedics. All under one roof!
    • Become part of a supportive, collaborative team culture that values mentorship, professional growth, local medical autonomy, and high-quality patient care.
    • Enjoy practicing in a community-focused hospital with a loyal client base and steady case flow, serving pets across Kittrell and the surrounding counties while maintaining the charm and relationships of small-town medicine.

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:
  • Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
  • 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)
  • 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

$120,000-$150,000 USD

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