Part-time Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Licenses and dues paid

SIMPLE IRA plan

Continuing education allowance

Salary 80,000/year plus production

Vacation

Ability to purchase into practice

Job summary

Veterinary Associates of Westville in New Haven, CT, seeks a part-time small animal veterinarian for our outpatient clinic. The position offers reduced hours with some long weekends, ideal for work‑life balance, and requires 2+ years of companion animal experience.

You will perform consultations, exams, and minor procedures; complex cases are referred to Central Hospital for dental and surgical work. We emphasize client education, preventive care, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Connecticut veterinary license.
• 2+ years of experience in companion animal care.
• Proficiency in surgical and dental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform consultations, physical exams and minor procedures.
• Coordinate with Central Hospital for dental and surgical care.
• Educate clients on preventive health and wellness.
• Share on-call schedule: exams on Thu/Fri and alternating Sat; surgeries on Wednesdays at the Central Hospital.

Skills

Communication

Work ethic

Animal welfare

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Connecticut veterinary license

Job description

Part‑time Small Animal Veterinarian wanted at our outpatient clinic. Have you wanted reduced hours to spend more time with your family? This job offers reduced hours with some long weekends off.

Experience of at least 2 years required. We are in New Haven,CT close to Yale and near the Long Island Sound. We are a member clinic of The Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine in North Haven. At the office you would do consultations, physical exams, and minor procedures. At the office we provide an intimate setting to get to know clients and their pets well. We do our dental and surgical procedures at the Central Hospital with state‑of‑the‑art equipment. The Central Hospital also has many specialists on staff that you can easily consult. More difficult cases can be referred to our Internal Medicine or Surgical Departments. Other specialists there include 2 ophthalmologists, a cardiologist, a sports medicine and rehab specialist, 2 radiologists, and 2 neurologists. We also have a behavior resident on staff.

Your schedule would be exams on Thursday and Fridays and every other Saturday 1/2 day. Your surgery/dental schedule would be every other Wednesday at the Central Hospital. You would have 1 Friday a month off.

In addition to providing excellent medical care, we prioritize educating pet owners on preventive health measures, nutrition, and overall wellness. We are committed to promoting a positive work environment that fosters teamwork, growth, and work‑life balance.

Benefits

• Licenses and dues paid
• SIMPLE IRA plan
• Continuing education allowance
• Salary of $80,000/year plus production bonus.
• Vacation
• Ability to purchase into practice after 1 year

Candidates will need excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. A DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited institution and a valid Connecticut veterinary license are required. Experience with companion animals is essential, and proficiency in surgical and dental procedures is needed. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Please explore our website at Veterinary Associates of Westville.

Requirements

• Valid veterinary and DEA licenses.
• 2+ years of experience in companion animal veterinary care
• Proficiency in routine surgical procedures
• Proficiency in dental procedures including dental films
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills