Veterinarian - Emergency (Overnight)

Pieper Veterinary; Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Continuing Education allowance

Flexible overnight scheduling

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

VIN membership

Job summary

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, CT, seeks an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join a collaborative team providing life-saving care after hours. You will manage complex emergencies in a state-of-the-art facility with access to advanced diagnostics and specialists.

You’ll work with board-certified experts, delivering high-quality care, while contributing to a supportive culture and ongoing professional growth in a trusted New England referral center.

Qualifications

• Overnight Emergency Veterinarian role requiring veterinary degree.
• Collaborative team with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines.
• High-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and critical emergency cases.
• Collaborate with board-certified specialists across disciplines.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Positions are available across all hospitals in the Pieper Veterinary network. For over 80 years, we've cared for Connecticut's pets and their families with compassion and expertise.

Joining our team means practicing the highest level of veterinary medicine in a supportive environment, with great benefits, collaborative colleagues, and a culture built on treating every pet as if they were our own.

Explore open roles and start your career with Pieper today.

Core Values

The core values below are the beliefs that guide us in our practice every day -- It's how we come to work.

We Love What We Do

We love what we do and who we do it for. We pay attention to the patient's journey and we treat the individual. We're passionate and proud of our work, our patients and our team. We put our hearts into it.

Team Sport

We know the best way to care for our patients and clients is by working together. We respect, trust, support and encourage our co-workers. We have each other's back. We ask "How can I help?".

Laughter

The work we do is challenging, and we stay strong by lifting each other up. We feel a positive attitude and a little humor has the ability to make all the difference in someone's day.

We Can Handle It

In fact, we can handle anything. We take action while keeping our cool. We adapt to whatever comes through the door. We're decisive, confident and we are fearless. We like a good challenge and we do what is necessary.

Good People Work Here

We are united by the desire to be ethical, honest and responsible. We show integrity, compassion and respect and genuinely care about our work and our patients.

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center | Middletown, Connecticut

Are you a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian looking for an exciting opportunity to provide life-saving care during the overnight hours? Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Middletown, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative and growing team.

For more than 90 years, Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center has been a trusted leader in veterinary medicine throughout New England, providing exceptional emergency, specialty, and primary care services. As a well-known referral and specialty center, Pieper Memorial offers access to a diverse and challenging caseload, advanced medical resources, and close collaboration with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and teamwork.

Why Middletown, Connecticut?

Nestled along the scenic Connecticut River, Middletown offers the perfect blend of New England charm, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a vibrant downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, cafés, breweries, and shops, along with easy access to hiking trails, state parks, and waterfront activities.

Ideally located between Hartford and the Connecticut shoreline, Middletown provides convenient access to major cities while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere. Whether you're looking to enjoy outdoor adventures, arts and entertainment, excellent schools, or a comfortable work-life balance, Middletown offers something for everyone.

About the Role

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center, you'll manage complex and critical cases, collaborate with a talented team of specialists, and provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients when they need it most. This role is vital to ensuring continuity of care and supporting the pets and families who rely on us during emergencies.

You'll work alongside a highly skilled and supportive team in a state-of-the-art facility with access to advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies, allowing you to provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with board-certified specialists, manage a strong and

diverse emergency caseload, and continuously develop your skills in a collaborative referral hospital setting.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $200-250k
• Generous PTO and holiday benefits
• Continuing Education allowance
• Flexible overnight scheduling to support work-life balance
• Professional licensing, DEA, and membership dues reimbursement
• Paid liability insurance and VIN membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of one of New England's premier referral and specialty hospitals, where you'll work alongside exceptional clinicians, manage a rewarding emergency caseload, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you are ready to take the next step in your emergency medicine career, we'd love to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

COVE Animal Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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