Associate Veterinarian – Hartford County, Connecticut

DVM Focus; Connecticut; Sur place; USD 130 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays, PTO, and continuing教育ED

Continuing education allowance

Uniform allowance and pet careDiscount

Relocation assistance

Employment sponsorship

Plumb’s/VIN membership

Covered professional dues, license/AVM

Résumé du poste

DVM Focus, a five-doctor general practice in Hartford County, CT, seeks a full-time Associate Veterinarian. New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome to apply, with opportunities in dentistry, exotics, and behavior for collaboration and a varied caseload.

The position features a humane schedule: 30–40 hours across four days, no on-call duties, and the last appointment at 5:00 p.m., plus generous paid time off and CE opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited institution.
• Valid Connecticut veterinary license.
• Proficient in general medical care and dentistry.
• Willingness to perform routine and soft-tissue surgeries weekly.
• Excellent communication and client education.
• Inclusive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Interest or experience with exotic pets welcomed; exotic dentistry is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide general medical care, canine and feline dentistry, and soft-tissue surgeries.
• Care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets; dentistry and routine surgeries.
• Collaborate with specialists and nearby emergency services as needed.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Collaborative team player

Compassionate patient care

Willingness to perform routine surgery

Interest in exotic pets

Formation

DVM or VMD

Connecticut veterinary license

Description du poste

A well-established, five-doctor general practice in Hartford County, Connecticut is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian. New graduates and experienced doctors are welcome to apply. The practice provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including rabbits, ferrets, and birds. Doctors on the team have clinical interests in dentistry, exotics, and behavior, creating opportunities for collaboration and a varied caseload.

The ideal veterinarian is kind, collaborative, and enjoys building lasting client relationships while supporting the human-animal bond. Candidates should be comfortable providing general medical care, canine and feline dentistry, and performing routine general-practice and soft-tissue surgeries. Interest or experience in exotic pet care is welcomed, and exotic dentistry experience is a plus.

What to Expect

A schedule that respects your time.
Work 30–40 hours per week across four days, with a Saturday rotation and no on-call responsibilities. The last appointment is scheduled at 5:00 p.m., with no expectation to stay late. Doctor appointments are scheduled in 20- to 30-minute blocks, a daily lunch break is scheduled from noon to 1:00 p.m., and major holidays are off.

A varied caseload and opportunities to pursue clinical interests.
The practice provides preventive care, medical workups, dentistry, and soft-tissue surgery for small-animal patients, along with opportunities to care for exotic pets. The team also accommodates urgent and emergency visits for established clients when doctor availability and scheduling allow.

Access to additional expertise.
A traveling specialist ultrasonographer is available for more complicated workups, and nearby specialty and emergency hospitals provide referral options when patients require advanced care.

A thoughtful approach to patient comfort.
The team incorporates selected Fear Free handling techniques to help reduce patient stress during visits.

An inclusive, collaborative workplace.
The needs of patients, clients, and staff are considered when developing protocols and making practice decisions. Kindness, communication, and a team-first approach are central to the practice culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000–$150,000
• ProSal with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays, PTO, and continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance and pet care discounts
• Relocation assistance
• Employment sponsorship
• Plumb’s/VIN membership
• Covered professional dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT coverage

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Connecticut veterinary license
• Confidence providing general medical care and canine and feline dentistry
• Willingness to perform routine and soft-tissue surgeries weekly
• Strong communication skills and commitment to client education
• Kind, inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• Dedication to compassionate patient care
• Interest or experience in exotic pet care welcomed; exotic dentistry experience is a plus

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7379