Associate Veterinarian Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as an Associate Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic in Danbury, Connecticut. You'll practice alongside veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and regional leadership. Enjoy a locally led practice backed by the support and resources of a national network.

Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital providing medical and surgical care in Fairfield County.

You care for pets. We care for you.

• Tenured support staff and a high technician-to-DVM ratio
• No on-call responsibilities
• A positive, team-oriented environment that supports professional growth
• Access to parks, lakes, hiking trails, and downtown Danbury

For doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Mill Plain Veterinary Clinic offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule
• Reduced Saturday rotations or a Saturday-only schedule
• Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with your goals and the care center's needs.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

Benefits and programs vary by the agreed employment status. Eligible team members may receive:

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $135,000-$180,000 + production
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Production bonus with no negative accrual option available
• Flexible FTE and scheduling options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality…