Description
4-Day Work Week | 3-Day Weekends |Exceptional Team | Outstanding Earning Potential
Are you looking for a veterinary position where you can practice high-quality medicine, feel genuinely supported, and still have a life outside the clinic?
We are a thriving small animal practice with an excellent, loyal clientele and an amazing, highly skilled team of veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff who truly have your back. Our doctors can focus on medicine because they’re surrounded by people who make the day run smoothly. Caring for patients is not about profit centers and revenue generating. It’s amazing how successful you can be when you just help clients do what’s best for their pets.
Work-Life Balance That’s Real
4-day work week + 3-day weekends
Sustainable schedule designed to prevent burnout
Collaborative, respectful culture where your voice is valued
Compensation That Reflects Your Worth
Guaranteed base salary: $110,000/year
25% production on earnings above base
Current associate doctors earn $165,000–$185,000+ annually
What Makes Us Different
Exceptional, educated, and appreciative clientele. We’ve earned our reputation and built a culture of trust.
Strong technician and assistant support—never working alone
Emphasis on quality medicine, not rushed appointments
Clean, modern office with advanced technology and medical equipment
Team-oriented environment with positive morale and low turnover
Mentorship and collaboration available for all experience levels
Don’t dismiss our location! Ellington is 30 minutes from Hartford, Springfield, or the UCONN campus in Storrs. Our community offers an exceptional quality of life.
Benefits Package Includes
Competitive benefits package (health insurance, PTO, CE, licensing, and more)
Paid CE with time off
Professional dues and license coverage
Opportunities for growth and long-term career development
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
A compassionate small animal veterinarian with doctor or veterinary medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution and a valid Connecticut veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
Strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
New graduates welcome; mentorship available from experienced veterinarians
Experienced doctors encouraged to apply – potential management or ownership opportunities for the right candidate. Feeling entrepreneurial? Let’s discuss.
If you’re ready to join a practice where you’re supported, respected, and compensated for your skills—this could be your forever clinic.
