Associate Veterinarian | Setauket Animal Hospital

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $130k $150k + production | Sign-on bonus up to $75k | Relocation stipend available

Position Overview

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Setauket Animal Hospital. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.

Setauket Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive practice proudly serving the pets and families of East Setauket, NY and surrounding communities, offering a full range of services including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency support—with leadership and mentorship paths for those ready to take their career to the next level.

Located on the scenic North Shore of Long Island, East Setauket combines historic charm with modern convenience. Here, you'll find:

• A collaborative team committed to high-quality, compassionate medicine
• A broad range of services supporting an engaging general-practice caseload
• Leadership and mentorship opportunities for experienced candidates
• Easy access to beaches, tranquil harbors, Stony Brook University, and a vibrant arts scene
• The balance of coastal living with New York City less than two hours away

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Setauket offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Reduced Saturday rotations
• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule
• Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $130,000-$150,000
• Production bonus with no negative accrual option available
• Signing bonus up to $75,000 based on experience
• Relocation stipend available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 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 care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM, at L

• 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.

• 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…