Associate Veterinarian 

$160K+ base salary based on experience and skills! 

Colchester Veterinary Hospital, filled with plenty of enjoyable outdoor activities, is excited to welcome YOU to their team! Do you enjoy the connections that you’ve formed with pets and people during wellness exams, or do you prefer the fast pace when seeing emergency and urgent care cases? Well, look no further! We have the best of both worlds! We can’t forget about our amazing mentorship program in addition to the support of 9 Veterinarians and a Board-certified Veterinarian Surgeon. Aside from the wonderful team that you will be joining, there is plenty to do in Colchester, Connecticut! From hiking trails (Day Pond State Park), kayaking (Lake Hayward), winery (Priam Vineyard), to a fun-filled day with your family (RecPlex Park and Spray Park, Gallery Cinemas, and My Kid’s place), to winding down with a sweet treat for all (Scotties Frozen Custard). You’ll never run out of ways to make memories! 

Our services are provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment and our goals are to work as a team, complementing each other’s talents and retaining a positive attitude. Are you ready to hear more? Let’s connect! 

You will: 

• Provide patients with a high level of veterinary care while utilizing the latest advances in diagnostics.
• Bring, build, and retain a strong client base.
• Champion the practice’s objectives and values and inspire others. 
• Follow the established policies and procedures that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
• Efficiently handle caseloads and maintain accurate records using SOAP templates for treatment plans and recommendations. 
• Promote a collaborative working environment and encourage the value of teamwork.

You will possess the following: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. 
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Our Benefits and Perks for you: 

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/United Healthcare Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability options
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000) 
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid PTO
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License /state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues 
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

About Colchester Veterinary Hospital

United Veterinary Care is a fast growing, national group of primary care, emergency, and specialty veterinary practices united by a passion for culture, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. However, we’re not just another practice management company. We are the veterinary industry assimilator. Our goal is to change what is happening within the veterinary profession due to the rapid rate of corporate consolidation by providing our peers and partners with an alternative to the downside of corporate medicine. Our goal is to Empower, Support, and Unite all of our hospitals with support, training, and technology to elevate their businesses, retain their team members, and strengthen their unique brands to consistently deliver a superior client experience

Connections working at Colchester Veterinary Hospital