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–$170,000 + production | Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000 

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as an Associate Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Seymour Veterinary Hospital in Seymour, 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. 

Seymour Veterinary Hospital is a full-service small animal practice in New Haven County with a loyal client base and strong community ties. The ideal candidate has strong surgical experience and is comfortable managing appointments as well as performing surgery. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Long-term, dedicated support staff and a collaborative work culture 
• Minimal weekend hours and no on-call shifts 
• Community connections through local outreach 
• Nearby parks and riverfront trails, with convenient access to New Haven 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

For doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Seymour Veterinary Hospital 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–$170,000 + production 
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000 
• 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  for additional information about our data practices.