Associate Veterinarian - Bristol, CT

Are you a Veterinarian **??** You've found your next "home" at VCA Bristol Animal Hospital **!!??** Current students or new graduates, apply today!

Located in Bristol, CT, we're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

What makes our hospital unique?

• We are a small animal cat and dog practice with extremely experienced staff?

• We see a variety of cases from wellness and preventative medicine to advanced surgery and dentistry

• Advanced diagnostic tools that include ultrasound and full-digital radiography

• Tenured group of 2.5 doctors, with a team of 7 licensed and unlicensed technicians

• Very low-drama workplace, where we're supportive of learning, development, and collaboration!

• Located equidistant between New York and Boston

• ?In the same neighborhood as ESPN and Lake Compounce, the oldest theme park in the US

• Supportive of fear-free medicine

Who we're looking for:

• Veterinarian who is licensed or able to obtain a license to practice in Connecticut

• Degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

• Excellent communication with staff and clients, with the ability to discuss various treatment options

• Energetic, team-oriented attitude, with interest in collaborating with colleagues

• Interest in surgery, dentistry, and/or daytime emergency a plus!

Schedule:

• Full-time

• We're open 6 days/week, no on-call hours

• Schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with a rotating partial day on Saturday.

Our Community :

Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. It's a place where you will find a hidden New England treasure abundant with attractions, special events, and colorful history to enjoy. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high-tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol is "City sized" with a small-town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

• 100% paid professional liability coverage

• 100% paid life insurance

• 100% paid short-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at ~~~