Associate Veterinarian | Strong Veterinary Mentorship

Candlewood Animal HospitalNew Milford, CT
Onsite

About The Position

Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets in the New Milford veterinary community stay healthy and live long lives. We value individualized veterinary care for every patient and encourage every Veterinarian to bring curiosity and compassion into each case. If you’re a team player who’s passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a veterinary practice where you can grow, be supported, and truly belong, you’ll feel right at home here. Our hospital community is the heart of what we do. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also maintain strong relationships with several 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary facilities for pets requiring advanced care. We’re proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly veterinary practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication. Our veterinary hospital is equipped with technology that allows every Veterinarian to provide the highest level of medicine to pets throughout New Milford, Connecticut. Comprehensive in-house diagnostics Digital radiography & Ultrasound Oxygen cage Portable anesthesia machine Phovia light therapy Learn More About Our Hospital! New Milford, CT is charming, outdoorsy, and full of opportunity for any Veterinarian seeking balance. Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, you’ll enjoy Lovers Leap State Park, Candlewood Lake, local breweries, farmers markets, and scenic hiking trails. New Milford offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making Connecticut an ideal place to build both your veterinary career and personal life.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

Nice To Haves

  • Experienced Veterinarian
  • New graduates or those transitioning fields

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized veterinary care for every patient.
  • Bring curiosity and compassion into each case.
  • Work with animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets.
  • Maintain strong relationships with 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary facilities for pets requiring advanced care.
  • Provide the highest level of medicine to pets throughout New Milford, Connecticut.

Benefits

  • Custom candidate offers
  • Competitive compensation
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan assistance
  • Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
  • Family friendly environment
  • Employer paid medical premiums
  • Liability coverage
  • Paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA
  • CE allowance
  • Employee assistance program
  • VIN membership
  • Optional enrollment in Dental
  • Optional enrollment in Vision
  • Optional enrollment in Life
  • Optional enrollment in PTO
  • Optional enrollment in 401K w/ company match
  • Pet care discounts
  • Extremely generous signing bonuses
  • Paid parental leave

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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