Veterinarian

About the role

At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals seeking greater independence. We breed, raise, and train exceptional guide dogs—Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds—and match them with individuals ready to embrace a life of greater freedom, confidence, and possibility. As a Veterinarian, you’ll practice high-quality veterinary medicine in a unique and rewarding environment, ensuring each dog receives the highest standard of care at every stage of life—from breeding to puppyhood, formal training, active guide work, and retirement. You’ll work closely with volunteers, graduate teams, and cross-functional departments, building meaningful relationships while delivering thoughtful, individualized care without financial constraints.

This position primarily reports to our Yorktown Heights, NY campus with travel to our Patterson, NY campus as needed.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Treatment

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and provide diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental care, including C-sections, spays, and neuters on large-breed adult dogs.
• Interpret diagnostic tests, including laboratory results and imaging studies, to support accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing patient care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for puppies, breeding dogs, dogs in training, and dogs selected for guide work.
• Provide veterinary expertise and recommendations for preventative care, acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and surgical cases.
• Administer vaccinations, preventatives, and other therapies in accordance with established protocols.

Population Health & Preventative Medicine

• Support population health management initiatives across breeding, kennel, puppy, and training programs to promote overall canine health and wellness.
• Monitor disease trends and recommend preventative health strategies to maintain a healthy canine population.
• Uphold disease prevention, infection control, and biosecurity protocols while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient veterinary hospital environment.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with fellow veterinarians to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care through a respectful, team-oriented approach to case management.
• Communicate examination findings, diagnostic results, prognoses, and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately to clients—including Puppy Raisers, Trainers, Graduates, and other stakeholders.
• Provide telemedicine support to Puppy Raisers, Trainers, and Graduates by responding to medical concerns and emergencies through phone and email consultations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Genetics & Breeding, Whelping Kennel, Breeding Kennel, Training School Kennel, and the Puppy Program, to support organizational goals and successful canine outcomes.

Records, Compliance & Quality of Care

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely medical records, documenting examinations, diagnostic findings, and treatments.
• Stay current on advancements and best practices in veterinary medicine and integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.

Organizational Leadership & Support

• Serve as a veterinary subject matter expert on committees, special projects, and organizational initiatives as needed.
• Support the Veterinary Department and organization-wide mission through additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license in New York State, or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.

Clinical & Professional Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess situations, prioritize needs, and make sound decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, mission-driven setting.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to find a common purpose, build consensus, and foster collaboration across teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain veterinary concepts and recommendations to individuals with varying levels of medical knowledge.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, integrity, and accountability.

Technical & Physical Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, and lift dogs weighing up to 75 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in small animal general practice, shelter medicine, population medicine, or reproductive medicine.
• Experience working with breeding, kennel, or working-dog populations.

Pay

Annual salary range: $120,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience. Compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, job-related knowledge and skills, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Competitive and generous healthcare (Medical/Dental/Vision).
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Option to bring your well-behaved dog to work.