Step into a high-acuity specialty setting as a Small Animal Internist in Hicksville, NY, with compensation up to $300,000. This is a rare chance to join a collaborative 24/7 referral and emergency hospital delivering advanced, team-based care.
The Hospital
This hospital offers a dynamic, round-the-clock emergency and critical-care environment with Level-1 trauma capability and a strong culture of collaboration and teaching. On-site specialty services span Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, and Oncology, providing real-time case support and cross-discipline consultation. Clinicians have access to advanced diagnostics and therapies, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, digital radiography and fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, an in-house STAT laboratory, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and radioactive iodine therapy. The ICU is equipped for mechanical ventilation, continuous monitoring, and transfusion support. A well-structured technical team, including credentialed and specialty-trained technicians, supports efficient, protocol-driven care, with regular case rounds, mentorship, and in-house continuing education.
Location
Located in Hicksville, NY, this role sits in a central Long Island hub with excellent rail and highway connections, a lively dining scene, and convenient access to major services. It is an appealing base for professionals seeking both easy NYC access and suburban amenities.
- Major Long Island Rail Road hub with frequent, direct service to Manhattan and connections to Grand Central.
- Quick road access via the Long Island Expressway (I-495), Northern State Parkway, and Wantagh/Southern State parkways.
- Vibrant commercial corridors on Broadway, Old Country Road, and Jerusalem Avenue, including a notable South Asian dining and retail scene.
- Cantiague Park nearby with outdoor pools and waterslides, ice rink, driving range, and sports fields.
- Family-friendly community served by Hicksville Public Schools.
- Short drive to regionally important medical centers, including NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island and Nassau University Medical Center.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance with dedicated CE days
- Coverage for state licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- Professional liability insurance
- Relocation assistance where applicable
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Parental leave
- Uniform or scrub allowance
- Employee pet care discounts
- Access to counseling and well-being resources
The Role
- Provide expert internal medicine consultations and manage an advanced referral caseload.
- Utilize on-site diagnostics such as CT, MRI, ultrasound, digital radiography and fluoroscopy, and collaborate with interventional radiology as appropriate.
- Partner closely with Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, and Oncology for integrated, high-quality patient care.
- Oversee inpatient case management with ICU collaboration, including complex and multi-day cases.
- Communicate clearly with clients and referring veterinarians, ensuring continuity and outstanding service.
- Participate in teaching rounds, mentorship, and ongoing professional development activities.
- Contribute to a positive, safety-focused, and team-oriented clinical culture.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree
- License to practice in New York (or eligibility to obtain)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine or completion of a recognized residency program
How to Apply
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