Co-Owner Veterinarian – Westchester County, New York

A well-established, full-service companion animal hospital in Westchester County, New York is seeking a veterinarian interested in stepping into a leadership role with the opportunity to grow into practice co-ownership.

This is an opportunity for a DVM who wants more than an associate position and is ready to help guide the direction of a successful veterinary hospital, support and develop its team, and participate meaningfully in the practice's long-term performance and growth.

The Partner DVM will continue practicing medicine while taking an active role in clinical leadership, team development, operational strategy, and the future direction of the hospital.

What to Expect

A genuine path to practice ownership.
This position offers a structured opportunity to participate in co-ownership, including meaningful ownership participation and the ability to share in the practice's performance and long-term growth.

A strong clinical foundation.
The hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited companion animal practice with an established client base and a varied caseload encompassing preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.

Clinical and team leadership.
The Partner DVM will help establish and maintain medical standards and protocols, guide case management and clinical decision-making, mentor associate veterinarians, support the development of the veterinary team, and identify opportunities to expand services and patient care.

Operational involvement.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Partner DVM will contribute to hiring and onboarding, scheduling efficiency, annual planning, practice performance, marketing, and community engagement while helping foster a collaborative, team-first culture.

Operational support behind the practice.
The ownership structure provides support in areas including operations, finance, human resources, recruiting, and marketing, allowing the veterinarian owner to maintain a strong focus on medicine, leadership, and team development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Profit participation
• Long-term ownership opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education time
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Veterinary licensing fees covered
• DEA fees covered
• AVMA membership covered
• AVMA-PLIT coverage
• VIN membership covered

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Establish and uphold medical standards and practice protocols
• Guide case management and clinical decision-making
• Ensure high-quality patient care and clear client communication
• Oversee medical record accuracy and appropriate charge capture
• Identify opportunities to expand services and patient-care offerings

Team & Practice Leadership

• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support team development
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team-first practice culture

Financial & Practice Oversight

• Help drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
• Participate in annual planning and performance review
• Support marketing and community-engagement initiatives
• Participate in the continued growth and long-term success of the practice

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
• Active New York veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Interest in practice ownership and long-term veterinary leadership

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7382

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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

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Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.