Job Description

Shelton Veterinary Center is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to our team.  At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our progressive environment means you’ll get to work with top-of-the-line equipment with a strong emphasis on alternative medicine.  As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.    

 Shelton Veterinary Center is a state-of-the-art hospital that was built in 2005. We are a team that works well together as a cohesive unit and sees all of our clients and their fur babies as a family to provide them with the utmost care and compassion. We are proud to be a staple in our community, serving our clients and patients throughout their lifetime. We are excited to see our team growing and cannot wait to show you what truly makes us special! https://sheltonvetcenter.com/   

WHAT YOU’LL DO       

• Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries of pets (primarily dogs and cats), and treat surgically or medically 
• Collaborate within our veterinary ecosystem, and communicate with referring veterinarians 
• Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training to stay at the top of your field  
• Leading & supervising the clinic team to working with the Hospital Manager on finances 
• Working with a Regional Operations Manager and the Hospital Manager to achieve high standards and provide superior pet patient care 
• Administer core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet 
• Perform dentals 
• Contribute to making our workplace enjoyable for all: staff, clients, and pets 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS     

Salary :  $145,000 - $165,000

Our Comprehensive benefit package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  
• 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment  
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling  
• Continuing education allowance and professional development support  
• Mental Health Resources  
• Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave  

Perks for Your Pets Too!  

Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:  

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products  
• Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing  
• Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods  
• Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner  

REQUIREMENTS        

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree 
• 5+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a Veterinary Hospital setting is preferred 
• Internship training is also preferred but not required 
• Ability to attain Connecticut Veterinary License 
• Excel in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and thriving in a fast-paced environment 

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.      

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.  

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.      

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.      

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/      

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