Veterinarian - Fairfield, CT

Fairfield-Veterinary-Hospital; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship for new grads

Professional development

Continuing education allowance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital in Fairfield, CT is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian. New grads welcome and mentorship is offered to help you grow your clinical skills in a friendly, close-knit team.

The hospital focuses on thoughtful medicine, long-term client relationships, and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment. Join us to enhance surgical and medical skills while serving the Fairfield community.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome with strong mentorship available
• Collaborative practice environment and team culture
• Opportunity to develop surgical and medical skills

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful veterinary medicine and patient care in a high-quality medical setting
• Build lasting relationships with clients and patients
• Continue developing clinical interests and skills within a supportive team

Job description

Who we are:

Associate Veterinarian | Fairfield, CT | New Grads Welcome!

Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, close-knit team in Fairfield, Connecticut!

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a collaborative practice or a new graduate searching for strong mentorship, we’d love to meet you. We offer a supportive environment where doctors can practice thoughtful medicine, build lasting client relationships, and continue developing their skills and interests.

Why You’ll Love Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

• Small, collaborative team where your ideas and individual practice style are welcomed
• Excellent mentorship available for new graduates
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality medicine
• Opportunities to develop your surgical and medical skills
• Strong focus on building long-term relationships with patients and clients

Our Hospital

Our hospital is equipped with the tools you need to provide high-quality medicine while maintaining the personalized feel of a smaller practice.

Our facility includes:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Therapeutic laser
• CryoPen
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Treatment area with dental table
• Two exam rooms

Most importantly, you’ll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together and is excited to welcome another veterinarian as the practice continues to grow.

New Grads — We’d Love to Meet You!

Finding the right first practice can make all the difference. At Fairfield Veterinary Hospital, we’re committed to helping new veterinarians build their skills and confidence at a pace that works for them.

Our mentorship includes:

• One-on-one surgical training
• Opportunities to shadow experienced doctors
• Support developing your own individual practice style
• A collaborative environment where questions are encouraged
• Access to additional mentorship and professional development resources through Vetcor

Whether you want to strengthen your surgical skills, develop your medical interests, or simply become a confident, well-rounded GP

veterinarian, we’ll support you along the way.

Life in Fairfield

It’s hard to beat this location! Fairfield, Connecticut is a vibrant coastal college town that offers plenty to do while keeping you connected to both the shoreline and New York City.

Our hospital is located in the heart of town, within walking distance of restaurants and shops, less than a mile from the beach, and just a short walk from the Metro-North station. You can be in New York City in about an hour while still enjoying everything that comes with living along the Connecticut shoreline.

Compensation & Benefits

We want our doctors to have the resources, flexibility, and support to build a long-term career they love.

We offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Production bonus opportunity with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Dedicated paid CE days
• Professional liability coverage
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and eligible membership dues
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Structured mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Leadership and career growth opportunities across Vetcor’s network of hospitals

If you’re looking for a practice where you can provide great medicine, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow alongside a supportive team, Fairfield Veterinary Hospital could be the perfect fit.