Progressive Animal Wellness, a privately-owned clinic in the heart of Connecticut’s Farmington Valley, is looking for a full-time veterinarian to join our award-winning team. With our focus on development and mentoring, recent graduates as well as seasoned professionals are encouraged to apply.

About Our Practice

We are a modern, well-equipped facility located just minutes from Hartford and a couple of hours from New York and Boston. Our newly renovated practice has a dedicated dental suite, new operating room, a dedicated consultation/euthanasia room and a new telemedicine-capable ultrasound/echocardiology unit. With more than 2,500 active clients, we provide an education-centered environment that is friendly, moderately paced and professionally challenging while still maintaining our focus on client and patient service. Using high-tech diagnostic equipment, state of the art in-house laboratory, multi-modal anesthetic monitors for every patient under anesthesia, and a fun, talented team, we provide exceptional care to all. 

Why Join Our Team

• Our well-established and growing practice creates the opportunity and the support needed to quickly fill a caseload for a new doctor.
• PAW is very proud of the team we have cultivated. We are very fortunate to have a well-staffed support team that includes 8 CVTs, allowing doctors to maintain a high productivity level without sacrificing commitment to work-life balance.
• Working with this team of highly trained nurses and support staff, you will have the freedom to focus on diagnosis and treatment of patients, while having the time needed to build relationships with our clients.
• Our family-like, supportive atmosphere fosters a culture where team members can thrive, at work and at home. Our veterinarian schedule includes a guaranteed lunch break on appointment days, rotating Saturday half-shifts, and no after-hours emergencies or inpatient care.
• With our commitment to continued learning and development, we may be able to provide training in ultrasound, echocardiography, dentistry and other areas for new employees.
• In addition to our competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a signing bonus and relocation assistance.

Are You the Person for PAW?

• If you have excellent interpersonal, client service and communications skills…
• If you are a self-starter, dependable, energetic and eager to learn...
• If you are looking for a supportive, rewarding environment where you can develop your skills while providing only the best possible care for your patients…
• Able to obtain CT DVM license

We encourage you to apply today.

About Progressive Animal Wellness

Owned by two Cornell grads, Progressive Animal Wellness (PAW) is a private practice uniquely focused on client service and personalized care. The PAW team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner and the needs of each pet. Their efforts have led to winning Best Veterinarian from The Valley Press since the award was started in 2016 and consistently placing as Best Vet in CTNow/Hartford Advocate since opening. PAW emphasizes client education and communication, and has a support staff that is second to none. Having a carefully selected team of happy, positive individuals enables PAW to provide the best service to both clients and patients.

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