Associate Veterinarian
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Job Information Posted On 06/15/2026 Job Opening Status Active Hospital & Health Care Work Experience Associate DVM VETERINARIAN Education Doctorate Relocation Assistance Yes $121,000 - $150,000 City Fairfield State/Province Connecticut 06824 Job Description ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN Job Location: Fairfield, CT Salary: $130K plus $100K sign on bonus We are currently looking to add a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to our team. Our progressive environment means you’ll work collaboratively in our AAHA-accredited, easy-going, yet busy, state-of-the-art hospital. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love. Responsibilities Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries of pets (primarily dogs and cats) and treat surgically or medically Collaborate within our veterinary ecosystem, and communicate with referring veterinarians Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training to stay at the top of your field Work with a Regional Operations Manager and the Hospital Manager to achieve high standards and provide superior patient care Administer core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet Perform dentals Contribute to making our workplace enjoyable for all: staff, clients, and pets Excel in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and thriving in a fast-paced environment Requirements Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution 2+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a Veterinary Hospital setting is preferred; however, new graduates will be considered Internship training is also preferred, but not required Eligible to obtain Connecticut State Veterinary License Must-Have’s Important Memo: DO NOT recruit vets from these 4 practices in the Fairfield, CT region: Aspetuck Animal Hospital Georgetown Vet Clinic Ash Creek Animal Hospital Shelton Veterinary Center Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive annual base salary starting at $130,000 plus production and additional incentive options including a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000 and a relocation bonus if applicable. We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential at work and home. As a result, our total compensation package is not only comprehensive but has options you and your family will enjoy: Highly competitive salary options and flexible financial incentives Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401K with a total company match of up to 4%, after 6 months of employment Generous paid time off to help you achieve your perfect work-life balance Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave Employer-assisted student loan repayment Mental Health Resources Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet: Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods Pet Insurance: Discounts available from our preferred vendor This is a direct hire position with competitive salary, great benefits and a nice working environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$140k - $165k
...offering an exciting opportunity for small animal veterinary associates to join our quality, progressive, independently owned veterinary... .... And more! If you\'re a highly motivated and compassionate veterinarian seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive and collaborative...SuggestedRelocation package$100k
...Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time, supports your well‑being, and reconnects you with the heart of why you...SuggestedFull timeTemporary workPart timeFlexible hoursWeekend work2 days per week- ...Veterinarian – Join Our Growing Team! Position: Veterinarian (Full-Time / Part-Time) Location: Five Points Animal Clinic, Columbia SC Are you a compassionate and dedicated veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and their families? We are...SuggestedFull timePart timeFlexible hours
- ...Veterinarian Partners invites you to join us as a FULL time (or part time) Associate Veterinarian. This is an excellent opportunity to practice top-notch medicine and enrich lives of patients and clients along the way. Led by 2 experienced veterianrians, this is a bustling...SuggestedFull timePart timeFlexible hours
- ...Description Inman Animal Hospital is looking to welcome the newest Associate DVM to our growing upstate South Carolina practice! We are... ...their role at Inman long‑term. We're also searching for a veterinarian who enjoys the challenges of our field, but still finds time...SuggestedFull timeLocal areaRelocation packageMonday to FridayDay shift
- ...Looking for the next step in your veterinary career? We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join us at Sunset Animal Clinic, a trusted practice serving West Columbia since the 1980s, serving small animals and exotics! Just minutes from downtown Columbia—a vibrant...Full timePart timeRelocation packageFlexible hoursWeekend work2 days per week3 days per week
$120k - $130k
...Okatie Veterinary Center, located just 25 minutes from the beautiful Hilton Head Island, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinarian to join our doctor and support team. Our top‑notch team provides preventative health care, vaccinations, soft tissue surgery, in...RelocationRelocation packageShift work$100k - $130k
...without sacrificing work-life balance? We're working with a well-established small animal hospital in Columbia, SC that is seeking a Veterinarian to join its friendly and supportive team. This full-service practice has built an excellent reputation within the local...Work at officeLocal areaRelocation package$45k
...Job Description Job Description Live Your Best Life at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice! Join Lap of Love as an In-Home, Associate Veterinarian in Columbia, SC and surrounding areas. Imagine a veterinary role that honors your time, supports your well-being, and...Full timeTemporary workPart timeFlexible hoursWeekend work2 days per week- ...Job Description Job Description Job Title: Associate Veterinarian Location: Multiple Opportunities Available Nationwide Job Description Aeries Recruiting partners with privately owned veterinary practices across the United States that are actively seeking...
$150k
Introduction Our client is an AAHA-accredited small animal practice seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their comprehensive wellness and after-hours urgent care team. They provide veterinary care for dogs and cats and are recognized for their high medical standards...Full timePart timeRelocation packageMonday to FridayRotating shiftWeekend work- ...Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital | Irmo, South Carolina Location: Irmo, SC (Greater Columbia Area) Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Available Associate Veterinarian Opportunity in Irmo, SC Friarsgate-Ballentine Animal Hospital is growing...Full timePart timeRelocation packageFlexible hours
- ...Job Description Job Description Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Friarsgate–Ballentine Animal Hospital | Irmo, South Carolina Location: Irmo, SC (Greater Columbia Area) Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Available Associate Veterinarian Opportunity in Irmo,...Full timePart timeLive inLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours
$100k - $140k
...Small Animal Associate Veterinarian role in multi-doctor hospital, Columbia, South Carolina. Salary $100,000 - $140,000 plus production and up to $45,000 sign-on bonus An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established, multi...Permanent employmentRelocation package$130k - $150k
...We are seeking an experienced mixed or large animal veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team at Animal Care Hospital of Williams Lake! As a practice with deep roots in the Cariboo community, we work with a diverse caseload that includes beef cattle, equine, small ruminants...Local areaRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...location that has it all? Langley Animal Clinic, located in the beautiful Fraser Valley of BC, is hiring an experienced mixed animal veterinarian to join our team. Our practice has deep roots in the community and a diverse caseload that includes dairy and beef cattle,...Relocation package
$100k - $130k
Animal Care Hospital of Quesnel is hiring a small or mixed animal DVM in the stunning Northern Cariboo region of BC. This is a unique opportunity for a DVM to build deep client and community ties, and practice autonomously, backed by a strong support network of colleagues...Relocation packageFlexible hours$130k
Introduction Our client is a hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their veterinary team providing care for dogs and cats, with the occasional chicken or duck. The hospital is a full-service small animal practice serving the Columbia, South Carolina community...Full timePart timeRelocation packageMonday to FridayFlexible hoursRotating shiftWeekend workWeekday work- ...Description Relief Veterinarian Eastern Region We are looking for Relief Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. With...Local area
$100k - $130k
...Veterinarian Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Sign-On Bonus: Available Location: 7354 1/2 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 Garner’s Ferry Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical...Full timeRelocation package- ...Remote Telemedicine Veterinarian (Full-Time and Part-Time Options) Work from Home | Flexible Scheduling | Licensed DVM Hiring in the following states: AZ, AL, FL, IN, ID, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA Why This Role is Different 100% remote – practice...Full timePart timeRemote workWork from homeFlexible hoursShift workNight shiftAfternoon shift
- ...Relief Veterinarian Eastern Region We are looking for Relief Veterinarians to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. With hospitals deeply rooted in...Local area
$87.7k - $186.1k
...approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. At our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, our veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Our hospital veterinarians live and breathe quality – in the pets they...Hourly payMinimum wageLocal areaImmediate startShift workNight shift- ...Carolina Final Victory Animal Rescue (FVAR), located in West Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven veterinarian to join our team in a part-time to full-time capacity, depending on your preferred schedule. This position focuses primarily on...Hourly payFull timePart timePrivate practiceLocal areaFlexible hours
$120 - $140 per hour
...Purpose and Function The primary purpose and function of the Locum Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of... ...Responsibilities Ensure the Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard...Hourly payLocumLocal areaShift workAfternoon shift- ...BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospitals - Charleston, SC is seeking a LOCUM, internship-trained or experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our growing team at our state‑of‑the‑art emergency and specialty hospitals. Due to continued growth and a high caseload,...LocumInternshipLocal area
$20k
...where every team member is valued. Role Description: CVETS is seeking a skilled and compassionate full‑time, on‑site Urgent Care Veterinarian to join the team at our new standalone Urgent Care clinic on Sunset Blvd in West Columbia, SC. This is an exciting opportunity...Full timeRelocation package- ...Urgent Care Veterinarian Department: UrgentVet Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: UrgentVet - Lexington Square Reporting To: Melissa Davis Description UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the Columbia,...Full timeFlexible hoursShift workNight shiftAfternoon shift
$100k - $135k
...Experienced Veterinarian Opportunity – Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic Columbia, South Carolina Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic, an AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join our collaborative team of nine doctors...Local areaRelocation package- ...New Grads Welcome • Opportunity to Grow to Full-Time Are you a compassionate Veterinarian who enjoys building strong relationships with clients and their pets? Gull Lake Animal Hospital is seeking a Part‑Time Veterinarian to join our collaborative, supportive team in...Full timePart timeLocal areaFlexible hours
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