Veterinary Practice Partners·East Meadow, New York
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs. Manage complex internal medicine cases and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
$120,000 - $150,000 per year +
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Location: 505 Newbridge Rd, East Meadow, NY 11554 Oath Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time experienced Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to cats and dogs (pocket pets optional) What to Expect A schedule that respects your time.
Our last appointment of the day is at 5:30 PM. No on-call duties or holiday work are required, and schedules are consistent with no rotating shifts. A highly supported team.
We maintain an overall 5:1 staff-to-DVM ratio, with 3–4 support staff per doctor on any given day, allowing you to focus on practicing high-quality medicine. Our current team consists of 3 DVMs, 6 technicians, 6 assistants, and 3 patient care coordinators. Access to advanced care. We offer on-site specialty services, including a cardiologist, board-certified surgeon, internal medicine specialist-driven ultrasonography, & boarded radiologists available for consults - allowing for a higher level of care and collaboration within our hospital. All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, extensive pet discounts, CE allowance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT. Paid time off. Catch your breath and recharge with paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid CE days every year. Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 260 partners co-own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution Valid veterinary license in the state of New York About Oath Animal Hospital Oath Animal Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital that opened in May 2023 in East Meadow, serving pets across Nassau County, Long Island, and the entire Tri-State area. We offer a full range of services including preventative care, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, surgery (basic & complex), and in-house labs and pharmacy. Our hospital is led by Dr. Michael Funk, owner and Medical Director, who has over 18 years of experience and continues to be named Bethpage/FourLeaf’s Best Veterinarian on Long Island for the past 12 years, including Best Boss in 2025. Beginning in our inaugural year and continuing to present day, Oath Animal Hospital is recognized as the Best Pet Hospital on Long Island (3 years) and Best Place to Work (2 years). Most recently, Oath was named one of only 19 hospitals in New York State recognized by AAHA/Newsweek as one of America’s Best Animal Hospitals with a 5-star Google rating. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited, Low-Stress Handling certified, and Cat Friendly practice, ensuring a positive experience for both patients and clients. All DVMs are also Fear-Free certified. Our services emphasize thorough diagnostics, individualized treatment plans, pain management, and quality-of-life decision support, with the capability to manage complex internal medicine cases and provide health/travel certifications as needed. We offer advanced in-house capabilities including dentistry, soft tissue and advanced surgery, laser therapy, digital radiography, ultrasound, and AI assistance — supporting efficient diagnostics and continuity of care. In addition, our provided on-site specialty services in cardiology, surgery, internal medicine and radiology allow for a higher level of care without referral in many cases. Oath Animal Hospital has quickly become a destination practice—not just for clients, but for veterinarians as well. As one visiting doctor shared, “all roads lead to Oath,” reflecting how our hospital naturally attracts like-minded, compassionate professionals who value doctor-to-doctor collaboration, high-quality medicine, and a supportive environment. Our modern facility is designed to support excellent medicine and workflow efficiency, featuring advanced equipment, five exam rooms, separate canine and feline lobby spaces, a comfort room with private exit, dedicated surgical and dental suites, and a cloud-based practice management system. We are deeply committed to our community, hosting events such as Brie-Bear’s Bear Repair, educational talks with children, Girl Scout events, and complimentary pet training sessions. Our culture is built on collegiality, camaraderie, strong doctor-to-doctor support, schedule autonomy with consistent non-rotating schedules, and long-term stability—creating an environment where many veterinarians find their “forever practice.” Learn more about our hospital and team on our website. You can also check out our community involvement, including Brie-Bear’s Bear Repair, to see how we give back beyond the clinic. We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community. #DVMPREM
Market context
New York veterinarian openings often reflect steady demand in clinics and animal hospitals, especially for candidates with small-animal experience and an active New York license. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a DVM or VMD plus at least 5 years of hands-on experience, and the listed benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and an employee assistance program. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure status and tailor your application to small-animal casework.
