Associate Veterinarian

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with reduced Saturday rotations or Saturday-only schedules | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $135,000–$180,000 + production | Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000 

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as an Associate Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic in Danbury, Connecticut. You’ll practice alongside veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and regional leadership. Enjoy a locally led practice backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital providing medical and surgical care in Fairfield County. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Tenured support staff and a high technician-to-DVM ratio 
• No on-call responsibilities 
• A positive, team-oriented environment that supports professional growth 
• Access to parks, lakes, hiking trails, and downtown Danbury 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

For doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule 
• Reduced Saturday rotations or a Saturday-only 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 your goals and the care center’s needs. 

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

Benefits and programs vary by the agreed employment status. Eligible team members may receive: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $135,000–$180,000 + production 
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000 
• Production bonus with no negative accrual option available 
• Flexible FTE and scheduling options 
• 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 [email protected]. 

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)

$135,000–$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.