Associate Veterinarian – Hartford County, Connecticut
About The Position
A well-established, five-doctor general practice in Hartford County, Connecticut is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian. New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome to apply. The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including rabbits, ferrets, and birds. Doctors on the team have clinical interests in dentistry, exotics, and behavior, creating opportunities for collaboration and a varied caseload. The ideal veterinarian is kind, collaborative, and enjoys building lasting client relationships while supporting the human-animal bond. Candidates should be comfortable providing general medical care, canine and feline dentistry, and performing routine general-practice and soft-tissue surgeries. Interest or experience in exotic pet care is welcomed, and exotic dentistry experience is a plus.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Connecticut veterinary license
- Confidence providing general medical care and canine and feline dentistry
- Willingness to perform routine and soft-tissue surgeries weekly
- Strong communication skills and commitment to client education
- Kind, inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues
- Dedication to compassionate patient care
Nice To Haves
- Interest or experience in exotic pet care
- Exotic dentistry experience
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
- Performing general medical care, canine and feline dentistry, and routine general-practice and soft-tissue surgeries.
- Caring for exotic pets, with an interest or experience in exotic dentistry being a plus.
- Collaborating with team members on a varied caseload, including interests in dentistry, exotics, and behavior.
- Providing preventive care, medical workups, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery for small-animal patients.
- Accommodating urgent and emergency visits for established clients when doctor availability and scheduling allow.
- Utilizing selected Fear Free handling techniques to help reduce patient stress during visits.
Benefits
- Base salary of $130,000–$150,000
- ProSal with no negative accrual
- Sign-on bonus available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid holidays, PTO, and continuing education days
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance and pet care discounts
- Relocation assistance
- Employment sponsorship
- Plumb’s/VIN membership
- Covered professional dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
