Associate Veterinarian

COVE Animal Health; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Signing bonus

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education allowance

Paid DEA registration and CT licensing

AVMA/CVMA/VIN membership dues

Benefits start first of the month

Job summary

Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street in Middletown, CT, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. You will work with an experienced team to deliver high-quality companion animal care, build strong client relationships, and provide wellness, surgery, dentistry, preventive medicine, and urgent care in a supportive environment.

Join a hospital that values mentorship, professional growth, and collaboration within the Pieper network.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Eligibility for Connecticut veterinary licensure.
• Passion for providing exceptional companion animal medicine.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding patient care.
• Interest in practicing high-quality medicine while continuing to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality companion animal medicine and preventive care.
• Collaborate with an experienced team to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
• Build lasting client relationships through clear communication.
• Participate in surgery, dentistry, wellness, and urgent care as needed.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street

Middletown, CT

At Pieper Veterinary Berlin Street, we believe exceptional medicine starts with exceptional people. We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about building lasting client relationships, collaborating with an experienced team, and delivering high-quality companion animal medicine in a supportive, team-first environment.

Located in the heart of Middletown, our Berlin Street hospital has been a trusted part of the community for decades. As part of the Pieper Veterinary family, you'll enjoy the close-knit feel of a neighborhood practice backed by the collaboration, resources, and career opportunities of one of Connecticut's premier veterinary organizations. Our team provides comprehensive wellness care, surgery, dentistry, preventive medicine, and urgent care while working seamlessly with Pieper's renowned specialty and emergency hospitals when advanced care is needed.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Collaborative, experienced team that values mentorship and teamwork
• Established, loyal client base
• Modern equipment and highly trained support staff
• Access to specialty and emergency colleagues throughout the Pieper network
• A culture built on compassion, collaboration, continuous learning, and clinical excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and mentorship

Outstanding Benefits

• Equity options after 90 days of employment
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Signing bonus
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid DEA registration and Connecticut state licensing fees
• Paid AVMA, CVMA, and VIN membership dues
• Eligibility for medical benefits and the 401(k) begins the first of the month following your start date - no long waiting periods

What We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Eligibility for Connecticut veterinary licensure
• A passion for providing exceptional companion animal medicine
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding patient care
• Interest in practicing high-quality medicine while continuing to learn and grow

When you join Pieper Veterinary, you're joining a team that believes in supporting one another, investing in professional development, and delivering exceptional care to every patient and client we serve.

If you're looking for a place where you'll be empowered to practice great medicine, surrounded by talented colleagues, and supported throughout your career, we'd love to hear from you.