Veterinarian - Queens Animal Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to join our team at Queens 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 closely collaborate with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.

Queens Animal Hospital in Queens, New York is a well-established, full‑service hospital where quality care always comes first. At our hospital you can expand your skills with access to advanced procedures and surgical support, including collaboration with a board‑certified specialist. Build meaningful relationships with a loyal, long‑standing client base that values your expertise and trusts your recommendations.

• 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 ensure the highest standards are upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform 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 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

• Clinical Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals, performing cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations, diagnosis and prescribing 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

• Competitive salary with production bonus — no negative accrual options 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

$140,000 — $170,000 USD

Email:
Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM L

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