Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian  

Colchester Veterinary Hospital, filled with plenty of enjoyable outdoor activities, is excited to welcome YOU to their team! Do you enjoy the connections that you’ve formed with pets and people during wellness exams, or do you prefer the fast pace when seeing emergency and urgent care cases? Well, look no further! We have the best of both worlds! We can’t forget about our amazing mentorship program in addition to the support of 9 Veterinarians and a Board-certified Veterinarian Surgeon. Aside from the wonderful team that you will be joining, there is plenty to do in Colchester, Connecticut! From hiking trails (Day Pond State Park), kayaking (Lake Hayward), winery (Priam Vineyard), to a fun-filled day with your family (RecPlex Park and Spray Park, Gallery Cinemas, and My Kid’s place), to winding down with a sweet treat for all (Scotties Frozen Custard). You’ll never run out of ways to make memories! 

Our services are provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment and our goals are to work as a team, complementing each other’s talents and retaining a positive attitude. Are you ready to hear more? Let’s connect! 

You will: 

• Provide patients with a high level of veterinary care while utilizing the latest advances in diagnostics.   
• Bring, build, and retain a strong client base.   
• Champion the practice’s objectives and values and inspire others.   
• Follow the established policies and procedures that govern the normal operation of the hospital.   
• Efficiently handle caseloads and maintain accurate records using SOAP templates for treatment plans and recommendations.   
• Promote a collaborative working environment and encourage the value of teamwork.   

You will possess the following: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.  
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.   

Our Benefits and Perks for you: 

• Complimentary Short Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options; Kaiser for CA Residents
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (covered by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation and CE
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License  / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues 
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• LGBTQIA+