Dr. Matthew Steinberg, of the Commack Veterinary Center in desirable Commack in historic Suffolk County, New York is seeking a full-time or part-time energetic veterinarian to join his progressive and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented with strong client education skills, and be a dedicated and enthusiastic team player.

Our team has a strong partnership with clients built on clear, consistent communication and education. Commack Veterinary Center has a loyal following among our extended pet families as shown in our client's reviews & testimonials. We are a well-established, independently owned practice with a diverse caseload. We practice quality medicine and are currently expanding our state-of-the-art facility.  

As an associate veterinarian at Commack Veterinary Center, you will appreciate our in-house pharmacy, Idexx in-house laboratory, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, surgical monitoring equipment including BP, pulse Ox and ECG, ultrasound, as well as a highly trained technical and friendly support staff. We proudly utilize our practice management software in a highly collaborative family work environment.

We collaborate with specialists in multiple fields through referrals, as well as through visiting specialists. Our close proximity to several large 24 hour referral and emergency centers allows us to offer our staff the family friendly benefits of no after hours emergencies, and no on-call scheduling.

You will find us in Commack which is a village located in the northwest area of Suffolk County, Long Island approximately 50 miles east of New York City, a short drive from the coastal beaches, and less than 40 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport & LaGuardia Airport, and near the famed regions of Montauk, The Hamptons and Fire Island. Our schools are also very highly regarded.

We focus on a very high standard of medicine while working with the client to develop a manageable patient care plan. Our hospital stresses preventive care, dentistry, exceptional medical workups & treatments, surgery, as well as behavior and nutrition counseling. 

Our staff to doctor ratio is greater than 4:1. Our normal work schedules are flexible and feature no emergency on-call duty. Our technical staff includes Veterinary Technicians & Veterinary Assistants.

We are looking for just the right individual with 1+ years of experience in general medicine to join our dynamic and compassionate team, and will consider recent graduates with exceptional medicine and communication skills. The right candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented, have strong client education skills, exceptional medical knowledge, and be a team player. The position requires a minimum of 25 hours per week, but full-time is preferred in order to keep up with our growing practice.

* Motivated new and recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. You’ll be part of an amazing team that is passionate about our patients and our practice. Internship training is encouraged, but not required.  Surgical proficiency with spays, neuters, and mass removals is highly valued.

You need to be a person of good character, customer service oriented, hard working, detail oriented, thorough, timely, a good communicator, friendly, teachable, and obviously a pet lover!

Our benefits package includes: Competitive Salary with Bonus, Personal Pet Discounts, Generous PTO & Sick Time Offerings, Continuing Education (CE) Allowance, Veterinarian Membership Dues and Licensing Fees, and a fantastic family oriented work environment.

Please visit our new website at Commack Veterinary Center, and check out our reviews.

* A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.

* Licensure in good standing and eligibility to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of New York.

* Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.

* The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.

* Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.

* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

* The successful candidate must be able to pass a professional background check and drug test.