Explore the beautiful countryside of Northwestern CT while practicing in a family-friendly work environment!
Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets in the community stay healthy and live long lives. We’re proud to have built a culture rooted in respect, support, and a genuine love for what we do. We value individualized care for every patient and encourage team members to bring curiosity and compassion into every case. If you’re a team player who’s passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a place where you can grow, be supported, and truly belong, you’ll feel right at home here.
Our community is the heart of what we do. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also have a strong relationship with several 24-hour care facilities, with many specialists, for those pets needing emergency and/or advanced specialty care. We’re also proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication. We’re a team that is always working to do what’s best for our patients and their families.
Our hospital is equipped with technology that helps us provide the highest level of medicine to our community.
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New Milford, CT is like a postcard brought to life—charming, outdoorsy, and just the right amount of fun. Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, you’ve got Lovers Leap State Park for epic views, Candlewood Lake for lazy summer days, and a downtown that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. Farmers markets, local breweries, and hiking trails are all part of the everyday vibe. It’s the kind of place you can slow down, spread out, and actually enjoy where you live.
We’re looking to add a full-time veterinarian who is a compassionate, team player and strong communicator. We could support an experienced associate veterinarian or provide fantastic mentorship to a new or recent graduate!
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At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
