Associate Veterinarian

Home Veterinary Services • Trumbull, CT

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Home Vet Services, LLC is a growing small-animal veterinary clinic in Trumbull, Connecticut, providing personalized care for companion animals. The clinic has two veterinarians, four technicians, and four receptionists, and combines a neighborhood feel with diagnostic technology including ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, Vetscan Imagyst, a Bionote Analyzer, and a VS2 Analyzer. The clinic is housed in a 1918 craftsman-style home with landscaped grounds, patios, and a private outdoor patio for end-of-life care.

The Associate Veterinarian will provide preventive, diagnostic, and medical care for companion animals. The role is open to experienced veterinarians and recent graduates, with mentorship available for new graduates and flexibility and medical autonomy for experienced veterinarians. The clinic offers full-time or part-time opportunities, flexible scheduling, and no weekend clinic hours. A veterinary degree or equivalent from an accredited university and an active veterinary state license are required.

Compensation is customized for each candidate. The posting gives a potential base salary range of $120,000 to $160,000, depending on schedule and production bonus incentives, and offers up to $80,000 in signing bonus incentives. Other offerings include relocation and student loan assistance, employer-paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing and professional fees, continuing education support, and optional benefits.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Active veterinary state license.

Nice To Haves

• Current DEA License preferred but not required.
• USDA Accreditation preferred but not required.
• Teamwork, empathetic patient care, and interest in professional growth.
• Recent graduates or experienced veterinarians are welcome; mentorship is available for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and medical care for companion animals.
• Perform wellness examinations and administer vaccinations.
• Develop treatment plans based on patients’ needs.
• Educate clients about their pets’ health and care.
• Build client relationships through compassionate, clear communication.

Benefits

• Up to $80,000 in signing bonus incentives.
• Relocation assistance.
• Student loan assistance.
• Flexible scheduling in a family-friendly environment that values mental health.
• Mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Employer-paid medical premiums.
• Liability coverage.
• Paid licensing, fees, and dues, including DEA.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Employee assistance program.
• VIN membership.
• Optional dental, vision, life, PTO, and 401(k) with company match.
• Pet care discounts.
• Paid parental leave.
• Competitive compensation and production bonus incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree