Associate Veterinarian

Keane & Beane, P.C.; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused clinic in Bridgeport is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive care to pets. You'll be responsible for performing wellness checks, surgeries, and diagnostics while fostering strong relationships with pet owners. The role comes with a competitive salary and a strong benefits package, including signing bonuses and professional development resources. Join a thriving community of veterinarians dedicated to animal welfare and continuous learning.

Benefits

Signing bonus

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools

Qualifications

• State Veterinary Board License required.
• Active DEA license or eligible.
• Experience in surgical procedures and diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness and sick appointments.
• Perform surgeries, diagnostics, and dental services.
• Engage with pet owners to ensure long-term care.

Skills

Surgery

Diagnostics

Veterinary Care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Full Time

Rochester Community Animal Clinic

Signing Bonus Offered

About You

You'll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The ideal candidate would be willing and able to provide wellness and sick appointments and perform surgeries, diagnostics, and dental services.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Rochester Community Animal Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian or veterinarian looking to grow into a leadership position as Medical Director with the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Rochester Community Animal Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Rochester Community Animal Clinic (RCAC) is a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter and vaccine clinic serving Rochester, New York's low-income community, and numerous pet rescue and adoption organizations. Our team provides individualized, compassionate, thoughtful care for our patients and pet parents. Our clients trust us to provide the best care for their furry family members.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Serving Monroe County, and Rochester, New York.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll care for a pet's whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community - all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive's full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets' health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Moving Allowance
• Signing bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive's Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [e-mail].

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $90,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.

#associate or medical director position available