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Small Animal Veterinarian

Job in Guilford, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06437, USA
Listing for: PetVet Care Centers, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

  • Local autonomy with national support
  • Career mobility and development opportunities
  • A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Guilford-Jamestown Veterinary Hospital
. The ideal candidate will provide high‑quality veterinary care, communicate effectively with clients, and collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.

  • Flexible working conditions and well‑rounded work/life balance
  • Competitive salary and quality health insurance
  • Retirement plans, paid time off, and generous continuing education allowance
  • Discounts through partners and reimbursement for membership dues and license fees
Key Responsibilities
  • 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 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 ensure the highest standards are upheld
  • Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management
Qualifications (Required)
  • 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 veterinary care
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
  • Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners
  • Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
  • May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
  • Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
  • Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
  • Clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals; perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological, and other examinations; diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment
  • Problem‑solving: develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high‑quality veterinary hospital
  • Communication skills: demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients; display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
  • Professionalism: work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
  • Business acumen: understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice
  • Ethics: knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
  • Commitment to continuing education: utilize available resources of continuing education and facilitate learning of others
What We Offer
  • Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave (birth,…
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