Veterinarian - Fairfield, CT

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital • Fairfield, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Fairfield, Connecticut. This position is suitable for both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, offering a supportive environment for practicing medicine, building client relationships, and skill development. The hospital emphasizes a collaborative team, high-quality medicine, and opportunities to enhance surgical and medical skills. New graduates will benefit from strong mentorship, including one-on-one surgical training, shadowing experienced doctors, and support in developing their practice style. The role also provides access to additional mentorship and professional development resources through Vetcor.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree
• Valid veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong medical and surgical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build long-term relationships with patients and clients

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a veterinarian
• Interest in developing surgical skills
• Interest in developing medical interests

Responsibilities

• Practice thoughtful medicine
• Build lasting client relationships
• Continue developing skills and interests
• Provide high-quality medicine
• Strengthen surgical skills
• Develop medical interests
• Become a confident, well-rounded GP veterinarian

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Production bonus opportunity with no negative accrual
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated paid CE days
• Professional liability coverage
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and eligible membership dues
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Structured mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Leadership and career growth opportunities across Vetcor’s network of hospitals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level