Emergency Care - Associate Veterinarian - Norwalk, CT

USVTA LLC; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid PTO and parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

USVTA LLC in Norwalk, CT is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a high-volume emergency hospital, delivering outstanding patient and client care to the community.

The doctor will thrive under pressure, provide compassionate medical care, and collaborate with a dedicated team. New graduates are welcome to start their career in emergency medicine in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient and client care in a high-volume emergency setting.
• Collaborate with team to deliver quality veterinary medicine and client education.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

DVM from AVMA-accredited college

Active state veterinary license in good standing

DEA license in good standing or willing to obtain

Job description

Norwalk, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who thrives in high-volume environments and remains calm and levelheaded under pressure!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their career in emergency medicine.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.