Associate Veterinarian

We are River Valley Veterinary Hospital (RVVH), a 2 doctor practice located in Derby, Connecticut. Welcome to our corner of veterinary medicine where we value a close‑knit, honest, collaborative environment between our clients and team members.

We are looking for a new doctor to join our hardworking team of special individuals and help our hospital become the best it can be. We are also open to new and recent graduates who are searching for a place where mentorship and the constant pursuit of learning are fostered.

At RVVH, we focus on Fear Free principles and are a Cat Friendly Practice Silver member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. We are a small but fast‑paced practice where our team has a strong partnership with clients built on clear, consistent communication and education. We are committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented and skilled mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

We want our clients to be able to say yes to diagnostics. We set affordable prices that allow the doctor and client to work together to achieve the best possible health for their pet. We view pets as family members and will try our very best to make anything possible for patients. Working as a doctor at RVVH means that you have open communication with our traveling board‑certified internist, criticalist, and surgeon who are happy to provide their expertise with any case.

We also have numerous referral hospitals in our area to provide specialty care as needed for our patients.

We are looking for someone that is willing to go the extra mile for their patients. Whether it be providing a listening ear for a worried pet owner, helping a coworker problem‑solve, or collaborating with other doctors on a current case, we know the power that working as a team with both owners and colleagues can have on the outcome for the pet.

The perfect candidate will have a focus on preventative care and the detection of early disease. We believe in getting our patients started on a healthy lifestyle track right from the beginning. In this position, you will use your medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence, and humility to save pets’ lives. As a member of our team, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

• Four weeks of paid time‑off per annum.
• Simple IRA.
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible schedule to maintain a proper work/life balance.
• All expenses paid for annual continuing education.

Candidates must be able to obtain a DEA license and a Connecticut license to practice veterinary medicine. We encourage new graduates to apply as we strongly value collaboration and mentorship.

Your contract will never have a “non‑compete” clause or any other employee unfriendly language. We are not open on weekends and there are no on‑call hours. We offer a variety of compensation package options that can be further customized to fit how you want to navigate the work/life balance equation.