Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Canton, CT

NCVMA; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Avon, Connecticut, is seeking a Chief of Staff Veterinarian to lead and mentor a dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care. The role offers a collaborative environment with advanced medical technology, competitive salary, and benefits including a sign-on bonus, paid CE time, and comprehensive insurance. Ideal candidates are experienced, confident veterinarians passionate about team leadership and gold-standard care. Join us to make a difference in animal healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal veterinarian.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and flexible with interest in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team and mentor others.
• Maintain exceptional patient and client care.
• Provide gold-standard veterinary service.

Skills

Small animal veterinary care

Leadership

Team collaboration

Gold-standard medicine

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Therapy lasers

Job description

Chief of Staff Veterinarian | Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital | Canton, CT

Join a well-established, recently renovated practice with a loyal client base and a strong, experienced team. Founded in 1960, our hospital combines gold-standard medicine with a supportive, team-first culture. We’re looking for a confident veterinarian interested in leadership who can help guide the team, mentor others, and maintain exceptional patient and client care.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and tools that help our veterinarians provide gold-standard care.

• Ultrasound
• Two therapy lasers
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Comprehensive surgery and routine dentistry
• And more!

Team & Support

• 4 licensed technicians
• 1:1 doctor-to-technician ratio
• 2 assistants staffed daily in addition to licensed technicians
• Experienced, tight-knit team with many long-tenured staff members (some 15+ years!)
• Collaborative environment with strong clinical support

Who You Are

• An experienced and confident small animal veterinarian who enjoys a fast-paced environment and practices gold-standard medicine
• A trustworthy and supportive teammate who is collaborative, flexible, and team-focused with an interest in leadership
• Previous leadership experience is welcome but not required!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + sign‑on bonus (commensurate with experience)
• Additional leadership stipend
• Production bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 40 hours of paid CE time off (separate from PTO for qualifying CE)
• Generous paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance to support your professional growth
• Paid professional dues and liability coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts and rewards
• And more!

Life is better here!

If you're a confident veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to help lead a high-performing team, we’d love to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly to [e-mail] to learn more.