Associate Veterinarian in Falls Village, CT Sand Road Animal Hospital

Overview

At Sand Road Animal Hospital, located in scenic Falls Village, CT, you join a practice deeply committed to the health of the community’s pets. Our reputation for compassionate, high-quality care is reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. We believe that exceptional medicine starts with an exceptional culture, and we seek committed teammates who are ready to make a significant impact on pet and client welfare every day.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide impactful small animal and urgent care services, this is where you can do your best work. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network that values your professional journey. We understand that excellent veterinary professionals require tailored support to succeed. Our commitment is to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, offering structured career programs designed to help all teammates achieve their individual goals, whether that means advancing into a leadership role or expanding clinical expertise.

We provide the operational backing necessary so you can focus entirely on delivering the highest standard of patient care without unnecessary administrative burdens. Quality medicine is the foundation of Sand Road Animal Hospital. You will be instrumental in providing essential small animal services alongside crucial urgent care, ensuring that pets receive timely attention when they need it most. While you will practice autonomously in Falls Village, you always have access to robust internal specialty consultation resources, providing clinical confidence and expanding the range of complex cases you can manage.

We are committed to equipping our teammates with modern resources and ongoing education needed to continually raise the bar for veterinary standards. Falls Village offers the quintessential New England lifestyle. Nestled in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut, you will find a charming, peaceful environment surrounded by natural beauty. This location provides an ideal balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, offering easy access to hiking, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community atmosphere.

Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxing pace that truly allows you to recharge and connect with the natural world outside the hospital walls.

• Build Lasting Relationships:
  Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine:
  From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower:
  Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow:
  Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

• Generous Compensation
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  Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing
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  Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 Tele Doc access.
• Financial Health
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  Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.
• Commitment to Growth
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  Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
• The Power of a Network
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  Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.
• Peace of Mind
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  Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement:
Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.