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Associate Veterinarian

$150k

Candlewood Animal Hospital

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | New Milford, Connecticut | Up to $150K Salary + $75K Sign-On Bonus

Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets in the New Milford veterinary community stay healthy and live long lives. We value individualized veterinary care for every patient and encourage every Veterinarian to bring curiosity and compassion into each case. If you're a team player who's passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a veterinary practice where you can grow, be supported, and truly belong, you'll feel right at home here.

Our hospital community is the heart of what we do. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also maintain strong relationships with several 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary facilities for pets requiring advanced care. We're proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly veterinary practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication.

Our veterinary hospital is equipped with technology that allows every Veterinarian to provide the highest level of medicine to pets throughout New Milford, Connecticut.

  • Comprehensive in-house diagnostics
  • Digital radiography & Ultrasound
  • Oxygen cage
  • Portable anesthesia machine
  • Phovia light therapy

Learn More About Our Hospital!

New Milford, CT is charming, outdoorsy, and full of opportunity for any Veterinarian seeking balance. Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, you'll enjoy Lovers Leap State Park, Candlewood Lake, local breweries, farmers markets, and scenic hiking trails. New Milford offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making Connecticut an ideal place to build both your veterinary career and personal life.

 

Job Description

We're excited to be hiring a part-time or full-time small animal veterinarian who is passionate about what they do! 

We're Offer our Veterinarians: 

In addition to custom candidate offers, competitive compensation, relocation assistance & student loan assistance, we also offer:

  • Work-life balance with flexible scheduling: We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside our work family.
  • Comprehensive Benefits:  Employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!
  • Extremely generous signing bonuses - let's chat for details!
  • Paid parental leave  because family matters most and you deserve it!
  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network proud to be named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License 
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. Ideal salary range will also include sign on bonus and benefits plus other incentives. A base salary range might include $100,000 to $150,000 depending on a part-time or full-time schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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