Associate Veterinarian - New York - $30k Sign On Bonus

Location New York
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to $150k
Contact name: Emily Hannify

Contact email: emily@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5693
Published: about 1 hour ago

Ready to elevate your career as an Associate Veterinarian in a location that truly has it all?

I’m working with an exceptional full-service small animal hospital based in a highly desirable Hudson Valley–style location, offering the perfect blend of lifestyle, career progression, and earning potential. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine, feel supported every day, and be rewarded properly for the work they do.

This hospital has a long-standing reputation for compassionate, progressive care and is equipped to handle everything from routine wellness through to advanced diagnostics, surgery, and emergency cases. You’ll be surrounded by an experienced, collaborative clinical team and outstanding technical support that allows you to focus on being the best clinician you can be.

Why this role stands out

You’ll enjoy real clinical autonomy while benefiting from the backing of a wider network that prioritizes learning, wellbeing, and long-term career development. The caseload is varied and stimulating, and cases are worked up properly, giving you genuine professional satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing

  • Delivering comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care

  • Building long-term relationships through excellent client communication

  • Collaborating closely with skilled veterinarians, technicians, and support staff

  • Managing cases thoroughly, from diagnostics to treatment plans

  • Practicing medicine to a high clinical standard in a supportive environment

What’s on offer

  • Base salary $110,000–$150,000, with earning potential exceeding $200,000

  • Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

  • Relocation and retention support available

  • No negative accrual

  • Generous CE allowance, plus additional paid CE time

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with employer contribution

  • Paid parental leave

  • Professional fees and licensing covered

  • Wellbeing and mental health support, including 24/7 assistance

  • A people-first culture where your growth and balance genuinely matter

The lifestyle bonus
This role is based in a sought-after area known for its outdoor lifestyle, vibrant community, and easy access to major cities—ideal if you want space to breathe without sacrificing culture, dining, or convenience.

If you’re an Associate Veterinarian looking for a role that combines clinical freedom, exceptional support, and outstanding financial upside, this is one you’ll want to explore.

Get in touch for a confidential conversation
If you’d like to learn more or discuss whether this could be the right next step for you, I’d be happy to talk—completely confidentially.

Email: emily@lloydandcowan.com
Phone: +44 2887 658 068

All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality.