Veterinarian - Newington, CT

Overview

Newington Veterinary Clinic, a Care Vet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to join our thriving practice in Newington, CT!

We are seeking an experienced (5+ years) part-time Associate Veterinarian with strong surgical skills to join our dedicated and compassionate team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine and surgery while working closely with our skilled support staff. Your expertise and passion for patient care will contribute to the continued success of our clinic. This position requires a consistent part-time schedule, with availability on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
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Our hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality, progressive, and personalized medical care for every patient. We support our team with advanced tools and technology, including digital radiology, dental radiology, ultrasound, and a multifunction anesthesia monitor with ETCO₂, pulse oximetry, temperature, and heart rate monitoring. This commitment to innovation ensures our staff can provide the best diagnostic and treatment outcomes in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Life in Newington, CT offers a safe, family-friendly suburban environment with strong schools, well-maintained neighborhoods, and a tight-knit community feel. Residents enjoy easy access to parks, local events like the Waterfall Festival, and shopping along the Berlin Turnpike. Its central location and public transit options make commuting to nearby cities like Hartford convenient and efficient.

Pay Range: $75,000-$100,000 annually, depending on position, location, and experience.

• Competitive compensation and generous signing bonus
• Financial planning including 401k with match and student loan support

• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities, including coverage for dues and licensing

• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to Care Vet’s on-staff licensed social worker
• Health Stipend

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

To learn more about this position, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at  (call or text), or by email at  Apply directly by clicking the link below.

Care Vet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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