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Seeking Passionate Urgent Care Veterinarian in Rockland County

$120-$160 per year (based on experience) + bonus

Up to $50,000 sign on/retention bonus offered

Valley Cottage Animal Hospital is looking for an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our team. Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, just 40 minutes outside of NYC.

We are interested in speaking to new graduates, internship trained candidates and experienced GP clinicians for full time positions.

We provide urgent care services 7 days a week and the schedule consists of shifts during peak hours with no overnights.

We have a skilled support staff with a 2-1 ratio of Licensed Veterinary Technicians to DVM ratio in a beautiful facility. We have a comprehensive suite of equipment and services including radiology, in house lab, ultrasound and endoscopy.

We offer:

• Competitive salary with production based bonus
• Unique loan repayment options
• Flexible work schedule with NO Overnights
• In hospital DVM Mentor for all new hires
• 2:1 LVT to DVM ratio
• Highly competitive compensation package including;
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Annual continuing education budget with paid CE days
• Paid licensure (DEA, state, local memberships)
• Vin membership
• 401k with employer match
• Advanced training opportunities (dental, ultrasound, surgical)
• Generous pet discount
• Positive, collaborative culture that emphasizes teamwork and supports personal growth
• Up to date equipment and standard of care including; urgent care, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, acupuncture, herbal medicine, pain management, dentistry, ultrasound and client grief counselling

Valley Cottage Animal Hospital has a reputation for excellence in veterinary care and has been serving community since 1980. VCAH is an AAHA accredited practice and works daily to uphold those standards. The veterinarians and staff at Valley Cottage Animal Hospital look forward to welcoming a positive team player to our world class veterinary hospital! We offer emergency and critical care as well as general medicine and surgery in a state of the art facility, including comprehensive urgent care, wellness care for dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets, and advanced veterinary diagnostics and surgery.

Currently our staff includes 8 full time general practice veterinarians, and a Diplomate of the American College of Surgery and a consulting Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists. We are proud to be nominated as a 2016 AAHA Practice of the Year Finalist.

Educational opportunities include daily inpatient rounds, in-house lectures, and monthly regional continuing education lectures. Our proximity to other major referral centers in the Tri- state area allows for additional continuing education lectures, and advanced imaging referral availability.

Rockland County is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York. Our numerous state parks provide a wonderful setting for hiking, running, or walking your four-legged companions. Easy access to the Hudson River allows for riverside restaurants, fishing and boating activities. We are fortunate to be located only 20 minutes from Manhattan arts and nightlife, as well as Northern New Jersey shopping.

We were founded by a veterinarian, so when it comes to veterinary medicine, we get it.

And we trust that you get it, too—that’s why you’ve dedicated your life to a love of animals and patient care. NVA wants to give you the freedom to do your work your way, along with the support to help you do your work even better. That means resources, information, equipment, and whole-person support that lets you focus on your passion for animals.

Sound like your dream opportunity? We look forward to meeting you!