VCA Bristol Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Bristol, Connecticut. Current students or new graduates, apply today!

What makes our hospital unique:

Small animal practice with an extremely experienced team 

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

Supportive of fear-free medicine

Who we’re looking for:

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

Excellent communication skills with both the team and the clients

Energetic, team-oriented outlook, with an interest in collaborating with colleagues

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

We are hiring for a Full-Time Associate. Our practice is open 6 days a week and offers a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays. We will not require on-call shifts.

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Visit our website: VCA Bristol Animal Hospital

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.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 vcacareers.com.