Associate Veterinarian

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Associate Veterinarian

  • Newington, CT, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: VETERINARY

Salary: 90,000 - 165,000 Annual

6 days ago

Job Summary: We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a growing, veterinarian-owned companion animal practice. New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome. The role offers full-time or part-time flexibility, with 1–5 days per week, no on-call duties, and no late evenings.Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus a 20% production bonus, with full-time benefits including health insurance, 401(k), CE allowance, licensing reimbursement, professional membership, relocation assistance, and generous time off.Our newly renovated hospital is fully equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and modern diagnostic tools. Veterinarians can build a caseload around their interests, including wellness, internal medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry. Surgery and dentistry are optional.New graduates receive individualized mentorship, while experienced veterinarians enjoy autonomy and professional growth opportunities. We offer a supportive team environment focused on high-quality patient care, career development, and work-life balance.

Associate Veterinarian - Companion Animal General Practice

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced or newly graduated Associate Veterinarian to join a privately owned, rapidly growing companion animal general practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern, fully equipped hospital while enjoying the flexibility to shape your schedule and career. Whether you are looking to work one day per week or five, we can create a schedule that works for you.

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Work Schedule: Flexible, 1-5 days per week

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

  • Competitive base salary, depending on experience, schedule, and responsibilities

  • 20% production bonus

  • Excellent earning potential

  • Compensation packages tailored to full-time or part-time career goals

About the Opportunity

We are a veterinarian-owned and operated practice that believes exceptional patient care begins with taking exceptional care of our team. We provide an environment where veterinarians are valued as colleagues, their voices are heard, and they have the opportunity to shape their professional careers.

Rather than requiring veterinarians to fit into a rigid practice model, we support our doctors' individual interests and goals. This may include access to new equipment, advanced staff training, innovative medications, and opportunities to expand into areas such as exotics or acupuncture.

Flexible Scheduling and Work-Life Balance

We understand that every veterinarian has different professional and personal priorities. Flexible opportunities are available for both full-time and part-time candidates. Highlights include:

  • Work 1-5 days per week

  • Flexible scheduling

  • No on-call responsibilities

  • No late evenings

  • Unlimited time off

  • Paid time off

  • Opportunities to perform surgery and dentistry based on individual interests and experience

  • Surgical and dental responsibilities are never required

Mentorship and Professional Growth

Veterinarians at every stage of their careers are encouraged to apply, including new graduates.

New graduates receive individualized mentorship and guidance in a supportive learning environment. Experienced veterinarians are provided with the autonomy and flexibility to practice medicine according to their professional interests and expertise.

The leadership team has extensive mentorship experience, including academic and surgical teaching experience. Candidates may also have the opportunity to connect with previous veterinary students who have participated in the mentorship program to learn more about their experiences.

Modern, Fully Equipped Hospital

The hospital is newly renovated and designed to support efficient workflows, high-quality medicine, and excellent patient care. Available equipment includes:

  • Digital radiography

  • Digital dental radiography

  • In-house CBC, chemistry, and cytology analyzers

  • Ultrasound

  • Tonopen

  • Bair Hugger warming system

  • Electrocautery

  • Additional modern diagnostic and treatment equipment

Clinical Opportunities

The practice provides a diverse and rewarding caseload, including:

  • Wellness and preventive care

  • Internal medicine

  • Same-day urgent care

  • Surgery

  • Dentistry 

Veterinarians can tailor their caseload to align with their interests and career goals. Whether you prefer wellness appointments, challenging medical cases, surgery, dentistry, or a combination of these areas, the practice supports professional autonomy and individualized career development.

The veterinary team is supported by experienced and compassionate veterinary technicians and client service professionals, allowing veterinarians to focus on delivering excellent patient care.

Full-Time Benefits

Eligible full-time team members receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Competitive Base Salary, depending on experience

  • 20% production bonus

  • Relocation assistance

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Continuing education allowance

  • Licensing reimbursement

  • Paid professional membership

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Unlimited time off

  • Generous paid time off

  • No late evenings or on-call responsibilities

  • Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent

  • Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the applicable state

  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care

  • Interest in working collaboratively as part of a supportive veterinary team

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to practice exceptional medicine while maintaining flexibility and work-life balance. You will have the freedom to develop your clinical interests, shape your caseload, and grow professionally within a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are looking for a practice where you can practice high-quality medicine, enjoy a flexible schedule, and work with a team that genuinely values its veterinarians, we encourage you to apply.