Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
Canaan, Connecticut
1 day ago
Full Time

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Job Summary

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

$180,000 Annual

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a hospital hiring for an Associate Veterinarian position. The practice delivers small animal and urgent care services and is seeking a veterinarian who is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care while building strong, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis. No after-hours or emergency rota requirements are specified beyond these opening hours.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. The Associate Veterinarian will provide essential small animal medical care alongside urgent care services, delivering autonomous, high-standard patient care from diagnosis through treatment. Responsibilities include client communication and education, managing cases with confidence, and contributing positively to a supportive hospital culture. The role emphasizes clinical freedom, collaboration with paraprofessional staff, and continued professional growth through learning and shared expertise.

Practice Details
The hospital is known for its reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care and strong community trust. Services offered include wellness exams, vaccinations, spay and neuter procedures, microchipping, pain management, cancer treatments, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and preventive care. Additional services such as boarding, doggie day care, and enrichment programs support a well-rounded approach to pet wellbeing. The practice culture is centered on quality medicine, collaboration, continuous learning, and providing the operational support needed for veterinarians to focus fully on patient care.

Team
The hospital is supported by 3 DVMs and a great tenured support team, fostering a collaborative, stable, and mentoring-focused environment.

Candidate Requirements

Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)