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Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal General Practice

Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Job Overview

We're hiring an Associate Veterinarian in small animal general practice at Newburgh Veterinary Hospital in the Hudson Valley. Whether you're a seasoned DVM or a recent graduate, our 6-doctor clinic offers an incredible place to practice veterinary medicine.

What You'll Do - Key Responsibilities:

  • Practice high-quality small animal medicine, with opportunity to see avian and exotic cases if interested, in a full-service general practice setting
  • Provide preventive care, wellness exams, treat sick patients, and chronic disease management
  • Perform soft tissue surgery, dental procedures, and offer rehabilitative care
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment and tools like digital radiography, ultrasound, CT imaging, and in-water treadmill therapy
  • Work alongside doctors with advanced skills in surgeries and dentals, orthopedic surgery, veterinary acupuncture, and avian and exotics medicine
  • Train and receive mentorship in a supportive hospital that values your clinical skills growth and career development


Lifestyle features of our location in the Hudson Valley of New York:
  • In the heart of the Hudson Valley region of NY, just 60 miles north of Manhattan with convenient access via Metro-North Railroad for an easy NYC commute by train
  • Endless outdoor recreation like hiking at Mohonk Preserve, riverfront trails and scenic parks, biking on the Wallkill Valley Trail in nearby New Paltz, and local farms and orchards
  • The greater Newburgh, NY area is surrounded by highly desirable Hudson Valley communities like Beacon, NY and Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY, known for excellent public schools, cultural vibrancy, thriving farm-to-table dining and art scenes, farmer's markets, and historical landmarks and museums
  • Affordable cost of living compared to greater NYC metro areas, with more space and all the convenience of local amenities
  • Situated on a beautiful property overlooking Chadwick Lake with beautiful views year-round

Who You Are — Qualifications:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent  
  • Active veterinarian license in New York, or license eligible
  • Experienced in small animal medicine 
  • Surgery and dental experience, or desire to further develop these skills

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