Urgent Care Veterinarian
American Veterinary Group·Oceanside, New York
American Veterinary Group·Oceanside, New York
The Associate Veterinarian will serve patients and clients using a relationship-based approach while collaborating and engaging with the clinical team and leadership. Key duties include managing a varying caseload, including appointments and surgeries during open hours, and encouraging the growth of support staff.
Description UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the Oceanside, New York area.
We offer after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees.
Our single-doctor shifts offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia.
Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.
Flexible Schedule Swing/Second Shift ONLY Urgent Care – no wellness at all!
No Abdominal Surgeries Fear Free Approach Feline Friendly Practice Strong Technical Team & Support Flexible Schedule (we're so serious we put it twice!) Brand New & Modern Hospitals Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic!
Key Responsibilities Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership Grow relationships within the practice and the Long Island community Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours
Skills Knowledge, and Expertise DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program) Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance Paid State Licensing Fees Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) Additional Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets! Personalized & 1:1 Mentorship Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms Flexible Compensation Package Healthcare Packages & Retirement Match 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually
Candidates must possess a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully completed the ECFVG or PAVE program. An active license to practice in the employment state, or the ability to obtain one, is mandatory for this full-time, swing/second shift urgent care role.
Market context
New York urgent care veterinarian openings are often driven by steady demand for same-day and after-hours pet care, especially in busy metro and suburban markets. These roles can be competitive because employers typically want a DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited school or ECFVG/PAVE completion, plus an active New York license or the ability to obtain one for a full-time swing shift schedule. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your licensure timeline before applying.
Associate Veterinarian
Associate Veterinarian
Full Time Associate Veterinarian
