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Creature Comforts Animal Hospital

$100K - $160K/yr

Feeling like ditching your drummer and changing your tune? Well, you're preaching to the choir! You ... No need to keep harping on it, but doesn't it sound like music to your ears? If you are unfamiliar ...

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How much do musician drummer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for musician drummer in the United States is $21.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a musician drummer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Musician Drummer, you need strong rhythmic precision, musical versatility, and foundational knowledge of music theory, often developed through formal training or years of dedicated practice. Familiarity with drum kits, percussion instruments, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and live sound equipment is essential, and some drummers pursue certifications in music or audio production. Creativity, adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are soft skills that help drummers excel in collaborative and performance settings. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering high-quality performances, adapting to various musical genres, and contributing positively to ensembles or recording projects.

What does a musician drummer do?

A musician drummer is responsible for playing the drums and other percussion instruments in a musical group or as a solo performer. They keep time, provide rhythm, and add dynamic energy to performances and recordings. Drummers may perform live, record in studios, and collaborate with other musicians across various genres. Their role often involves practicing regularly, learning new techniques, and sometimes contributing to songwriting or arrangements.

What are musician jobs for a drummer?

Musician drummer jobs involve playing the drums or other percussion instruments. Opportunities exist in different areas. For example, a drummer can work with one band and perform during recording sessions and live performances. You can also work as a session drummer and play your instrument during recording sessions with various bands and artists. Opportunities also exist for drummers in music groups at churches or other organizations. In addition to performing at gigs or in the studio, experienced drummers can also teach their instrument to students privately or in a formal school setting. Some drummers do a combination of all of these.

How do drummers typically collaborate with other musicians during rehearsals and live performances?

Drummers play a vital role in setting the tempo and maintaining the rhythm for the entire ensemble, so effective collaboration with other band members is key. During rehearsals, drummers often work closely with bassists to lock in the groove and with vocalists or instrumentalists to ensure tight transitions and dynamic changes. In live performances, communication—both verbal and nonverbal, such as cues and eye contact—is crucial for synchronizing tempo shifts, song endings, and improvisations. Drummers are expected to be adaptable, responsive, and supportive, contributing to the overall cohesion and energy of the group.

What is the difference between Musician Drummer vs Music Teacher?

AspectMusician DrummerMusic Teacher
CredentialsPerformance experience, possibly music degreesMusic degrees or teaching certifications
Work EnvironmentConcerts, recording studios, live venuesSchools, private lessons, workshops
Industry UsagePerforming arts, entertainment industryEducation, community programs

The main difference is that a Musician Drummer primarily performs in live or recording settings, focusing on playing drums, while a Music Teacher educates students on music theory, technique, and performance, often in educational environments. Both roles require musical skills, but their work settings and objectives differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Musician Drummer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 33% Full Time, and 67% Part Time. Highlights an 83% In-person, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,855 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Associate Veterinarian Rockstar - FT / PT - Privately Owned

Creature Comforts Animal Hospital

$100K - $160K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Want to be a veterinary rockstar? Well then come join our band! Creature Comforts Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, veterinarian-owned, modern facility offering the best compensation and working environment in the Hudson Valley. Do you hate the idea of corporate medicine or feeling like your only second fiddle? Does a toxic work environment really strike a chord? Feeling like ditching your drummer and changing your tune? Well, you're preaching to the choir! You are important to us and we understand and encourage the importance of a good work-life balance and positive work environment. 

Creature Comforts Animal Hospital is a full-service, companion animal and exotic animal practice. Previous experience with exotic animals is a bonus, but not required. We are interested in all doctor applicants, Full time OR Part time, whether they desire to treat companion animals exclusively, or whether they desire to treat both companion animals and exotic animals. We will mentor and nurture any particular interest you have in the veterinary field, whether it pertains to species, diagnostics (e.g., ultrasound, etc.) or treatments (e.g., acupuncture, laser therapy, etc.).

Creature Comforts Animal Hospital is established and growing (uh, crescendo-ing?). As a multi-award winning and AAHA-accredited facility, we have top-notch standards and equipment to match. We have been voted Chronogram’s “Best Veterinarian in the Hudson Valley” for multiple years, Newsweek’s “America’s Best Animal Hospitals 2025, The Think Dutchess Business Excellence for “Small Business of the Year” 2023 and more!

We don't want to toot our own horn or sound like a broken record, but we do have all the bells and whistles here: in-house laboratory, ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, tonopen, cautery, Cardell monitoring system, Sevoflourane and Isoflourane anesthesia, laser therapy, cloud-based veterinary software and all that Jazz! In short, you’ll never have to practice acapella. We have a large Technician : Doctor ratio and a team of people who get the job done and truly appreciate each other. At Creature Comforts Animal Hospital, we have a culture club of caring, compassionate, fun and family-oriented staff that really enjoy working together, in harmony!

We’ve pulled out all the stops . We have everything you need to practice the best medicine and will foster any interest, niche or forte. We have a great package and a generous salary waiting for you! If that doesn’t tickle your ivories enough, then feel free to chime-in, because we can fine-tune everything to your needs. 

Don't let that be the whole song and dance, turn up the volume and let's design the right Full Time or Part time package for you:

  • Generous and competitive Full Time base salary, commensurate with experience and schedule, further bonus structure available.
  • Flexible schedule supporting a work: life balance
  • Part Time schedule and compensation package can be customized to fit.
  • Production Bonuses
  • Health, dental, vision Insurance
  • 401K retirement plan with 3% matching contribution from employer
  • Paid Time Off for vacation/sick/personal days
  • Professional Memberships paid
  • Veterinary License insurance paid
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee discounts on labs, services and products
  • Actual Mentorship 
  • No On-Call Duty
  • Relocation Assistance (if needed)
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Membership to Hudson Valley Veterinary Society paid
  • Access to AI Scribe App for easier documentation
  • Access to VIN, Vetahead, Vetfolio and more…

No need to keep harping on it, but doesn't it sound like music to your ears?

If you are unfamiliar with Poughkeepsie and the Dutchess County/Hudson Valley Region, it is a combination of tremendous natural beauty and recreation alongside the conveniences of suburban life and college towns. You are surrounded by restaurants, breweries, vineyards, orchards, rivers, mountains and parks while also being proximate to the metropolitan centers of New York City (90 minutes south by train or car) and Albany (90 minutes north by train or car). At Creature Comforts, you can live whatever urban, suburban or rural life you desire outside of work.

Sound too good to be true? Well it’s not! We're not just Whistling Dixie here, we are for real! So, come jump on the bandwagon, jam with us and march to the beat of our drum! We can make beautiful music together. Mic Drop! 

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you, with bells on!

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $100,000 - $160,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes

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