Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Companion Animal Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $120K–$180K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K 

Position Overview  

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Companion Animal Hospital. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

Companion Animal Hospital has been a community staple in Groton since 1982 and AAHA-accredited for more than 30 years. It is a progressive, full-service small animal hospital with a strong focus on avian and exotic pet care, delivering individualized, gold-standard medicine to patients with feathers, scales, or fur. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You'll Love Working Here  

• A dedicated exotic ward supporting wellness, grooming, reproductive management, dentistry, and surgery for common exotic species 
• Specialized housing for exotic patients, including incubators and oxygen cages 
• A recently renovated facility with low-light laser therapy, digital radiology, IDEXX consults, an in-house IDEXX laboratory, and Cornerstone software 
• A live-in technician supporting evening and weekend treatments 
• A coastal Connecticut community offering beaches, parks, hiking, sailing, breweries, shops, and New England history 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony  

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Companion Animal offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Reduced Saturday rotations 
• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule 
• Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments 

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members. 

What We Offer  

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $120,000-$180,000 
• Production bonus with no negative accrual option available 
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $125,000 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team member pet discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Leslie Lynette, RVT, CVPM, at View email address on us.fitly.work.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups 
• Client communication and education 
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery 
• Maintaining accurate medical records 
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols 
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency 
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations 
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge 
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld 
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 

Qualifications (Required) 

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university 
• Current State Veterinary License 
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained 
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice 
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. 
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. 
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff. 
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work. 
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) 

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital. 
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff. 
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback. 
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice. 
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients. 
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others. 

Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek) 

$120,000-$180,000+ USD 

About PetVet Care Centers 

Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets . 

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time . That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve. 

Pay Range

$120,000—$180,000 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a  Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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