Associate Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Ridgefield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Short Term Disability

Complimentary Life Insurance

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

United Health Care Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account

Long Term Disability option

Generous Continuing Education Program

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Paid time off

AVMA Professional Liability Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Ridgefield, CT is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who is compassionate and adaptable to join our 7-doctor practice. We provide premium care and offer both part-time and full-time opportunities with a wonderful support team. Benefit from competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and a robust benefits package that includes health insurance, a 401K plan, and generous continuing education programs.

Ridgefield is a beautiful countryside town known for its safety and highly ranked schools. We prioritize your happiness and work-life balance with a flexible schedule and excellent administrative support.

Qualifications

• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital - Ridgefield, CT

Quarry Ridge Animal Hospital is a small animal & exotics hospital located in a beautiful countryside town in Southwestern CT. We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable DVM to join our 7‑doctor practice. We offer both part‑time and full‑time opportunities. We provide premium care (AAHA accredited) and our clientele encourage us to offer and perform the best medicine available. In addition to high‑level orthopedic and general surgeries, on‑staff we have a proficient DVM ultrasonographer, a DVM laser acupuncturist and an experienced exotics DVM. Our facility and staff are second to none. We strive for top‑notch care with a one‑on‑one experience with the owner and their companion(s). We offer a robust benefit package and an attractive pay scale. Working with our team will allow you to perform top‑level medicine with an amazing team of doctors and a talented support staff. Our hospital is in the beautiful town of Ridgefield, CT. Ridgefield has been ranked top 10 as safest town to live in America, top 5 best towns in CT and boasts a highly ranked school system. We are in the foothills of the Berkshire mountains only one hour away from NYC.

What We Offer You

• Strong office/administrative support.
• Strong vet tech support.
• Strong work/life balance support. We place high importance on the happiness of our veterinarians. We are open Mon-Friday 8a-6p with shortened hours of 8a-2p on Saturdays!
• Competitive pay scale (DOE) - ProSal model with NO NEGATIVE ACCRUAL!
• Sign on bonus available!

Schedule

• Part time
• Full time (4 day work week!)

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (covered by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation and CE
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.