Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Reporting To: Dr. Morgan Mackay

Working Here, You Will Love:

• Medical and surgical excellence: Seeing a variety of cases including acute and chronic disease patients, as well as routine and advanced surgical procedures - spay/neuter, mass removals, foreign bodies, dental extractions, etc.
• A high standard of care: Providing client education and preventive care for wellness patients and offering comprehensive treatment options for sick patients.
• Working with our collaborative, 3 DVM team and skilled support staff in recently renovated, thoughtfully planned facility.
• The ability to be able to pursue your passion for exceptional animal care without sacrificing your schedule and a healthy work-life balance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA accredited university, or equivalent
• Active veterinarian license to practice in the state of Connecticut, or license-eligible
• Experienced in companion animal medicine
• Interest in a mix of medicine and surgical cases
• A commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Benefits

• 💲 Competitive ProSal, with a garuanateed base salary plus transparent production
• 🩺 Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 💼 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• 💵 Student loan assistance for early career candidates – up to $12,000 per year for 4 years
• 🧑‍🎓 Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $2,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• 📜 Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• 📅 Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• 🧘‍♀️ Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness
• 🐾 Pet care discounts for your furry family members

• 🐕 A highly engaged local client base: A mix of professionals, academics, and students trust us for their pet's high-quality veterinary care with a willingness to pursue advanced diagnostics and treatment.
• 🏢 Downtown convenience and parking: Our clinic is located in the Granite Square building on State Street in downtown New Haven with dedicated employee parking. We are located in a prime spot and have easy on and off access to I-95 and I-91.
• 🏡 Small city lifestyle: New Haven has a walkable, community-driven feel with standout restaurants and a thriving arts scene — described as “large enough to be interesting, yet small enough to be friendly.”
• 🗺️ Prime Northeast location without big-city burnout: Positioned between New York City and Boston, you get easy access to major metros while enjoying a manageable commute, cost base, and pace of life in southern Connecticut.
• 🎨 Vibrant culture with outdoor lifestyle balance: From beaches along the Long Island Sound to hiking at East Rock Park, plus a nationally recognized food scene and festivals. New Haven is home to Yale University and famously known as the "Pizza Capital of the U.S." The area offers all the amenities for quality of life outside work, whether you choose to live in the city or commute from the surrounding suburbs.