Urgent Care Veterinarian

Urgent Care Veterinarian

Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton | Canton, CT

Team Certified Culture. Board Certified Support.

Some practices say they collaborate. At Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton, we take collaboration to another level. Our doctors work shoulder to shoulder with board-certified surgeons, bringing expertise together to provide the most comprehensive care possible. Collaboration isn't just something we talk about—it's built into the foundation of our practice.

Beyond the medicine, this is a team of real people. Down to earth, no egos, no corporate polish, just people who show up for each other and mean it. We put real resources behind our team's growth including customized mentorship, caseloads to keep you engaged, and schedules aimed to be built around your life instead of the other way around.

It's why our staff stick around for years instead of months, and why the ones who work here will tell you it's simply a great place to be.

Veterinary Emergency Center of Canton has been serving pets and families in Canton since 2012. Located outside of Hartford and roughly halfway between New York City and Boston, our team offers urgent care alongside board certified surgical services. The hospital includes private exam rooms, a large treatment area, an ultrasound/radiology room, two surgery suites, and an in-house laboratory and pharmacy. We are open 7 days a week: 8am–12am Monday through Friday, and 8am–8pm Saturday and Sunday, with highly qualified nursing staff on site around the clock, every day of the year, including holidays.

What You'll Do

• Provide urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats. Ability to treat small pets, reptiles, etc. open to discussion.
• Collaborate with board certified surgeons and a skilled support team to provide gold standard care
• Manage a varied caseload using in-house diagnostics, imaging, pharmacy, and lab services
• Work within a team-driven environment that puts patient outcomes and client experience first

What Sets VEC Apart

• Close, daily collaboration with board certified surgeons, so specialist support is never far away
• A down to earth, close-knit team culture, real people who show up for each other
• Highly qualified technicians and 24/7 nursing support
• A long-tenured staff, a reflection of the environment we've built
• Flexible, part time scheduling built around your life
• Genuine investment in your continued growth and development

Benefits

We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential, both at work and at home. As a part-time team member, you're eligible for:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match of up to 4%, eligible the first of the month after six months of service
• CE allowance
• Professional Liability Insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform allowance
• Calm Health subscription for mental and physical wellbeing

Pet benefits:

• Discounted In Hospital Services and Products
• Discounted reference lab testing through Antech and Idexx
• Discounted Purina pet food through the Purina for Professionals program
• Pet Insurance discounts

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD)
• Active veterinary license (or eligible for licensure in Connecticut)
• Strong clinical judgment and a collaborative approach under pressure

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and a background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.