Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven to share our passion for practicing veterinary medicine. You will be responsible for medical and surgical excellence, seeing a variety of cases including acute and chronic disease patients, as well as routine and advanced surgical procedures. You will also provide client education and preventive care for wellness patients and offer comprehensive treatment options for sick patients. This role involves working with a collaborative, 3 DVM team and skilled support staff in a recently renovated, thoughtfully planned facility. The position offers the ability to pursue your passion for exceptional animal care without sacrificing your schedule and a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent
- Active veterinarian license to practice in the state of Connecticut, or license-eligible
- Experienced in companion animal medicine
- Interest in a mix of medicine and surgical cases
- A commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
Responsibilities
- Seeing a variety of cases including acute and chronic disease patients
- Performing routine and advanced surgical procedures - spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign bodies, dental extractions, etc.
- Providing client education and preventive care for wellness patients
- Offering comprehensive treatment options for sick patients
- Working with a collaborative team and skilled support staff
Benefits
- Competitive ProSal, with a guaranteed base salary plus transparent production
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $12,000 per year for 4 years
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $2,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
- Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
- Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
- Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
- Pet care discounts for your furry family members
- Sign-on bonus and other pay incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
