Associate Veterinarian

  • Candlewood Animal Hospital
  • New Milford, Connecticut
  • 2 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Company Description

Explore the beautiful countryside of Northwestern CT while practicing in a family-friendly work environment!

Since opening our doors in 1979, Candlewood Animal Hospital has been dedicated to helping pets in the community stay healthy and live long lives. We're proud to have built a culture rooted in respect, support, and a genuine love for what we do. We value individualized care for every patient and encourage team members to bring curiosity and compassion into every case. If you're a team player who's passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a place where you can grow, be supported, and truly belong, you'll feel right at home here.

Our community is the heart of what we do. We work with many animal welfare organizations to find appropriate homes for unwanted pets. We also have a strong relationship with several 24-hour care facilities, with many specialists, for those pets needing emergency and/or advanced specialty care. We're also proud to be PENNHIP certified, trained in pet rehabilitation, recognized as a Cat Friendly practice, and honored with the Heart of the Bulldog Award for our dedication. We're a team that is always working to do what's best for our patients and their families.

Our hospital is equipped with technology that helps us provide the highest level of medicine to our community.

  • Comprehensive in-house diagnostics
  • Digital radiography & Ultrasound
  • Oxygen cage
  • Portable anesthesia machine
  • Phovia light therapy

Learn More About Our Hospital! 

New Milford, CT is like a postcard brought to life-charming, outdoorsy, and just the right amount of fun. Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, you've got Lovers Leap State Park for epic views, Candlewood Lake for lazy summer days, and a downtown that feels straight out of a Hallmark movie. Farmers markets, local breweries, and hiking trails are all part of the everyday vibe. It's the kind of place you can slow down, spread out, and actually enjoy where you live.

Job Description

We're looking to add a  full-time veterinarian  who is a compassionate, team player and strong communicator. We could support an  experienced associate veterinarian  or provide fantastic mentorship to a  new or recent graduate !

We offer our Veterinarians:

  • In addition to  custom candidate offers ,  competitive compensation ,  relocation assistance  &  student loan assistance , we also offer:
  • Work-life balance with  flexible scheduling : We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside our work family.
  • Comprehensive Benefits  (Employer paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees/dues including DEA, CE allowance, employee assistance program & VIN membership. Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, 401K w/ company match, pet care discounts and more!)
  • Extremely generous  signing bonuses - let's chat for details!
  • Paid parental leave  because family matters most and you deserve it!
  • Our private practice plus model allows you an opportunity to practice with  true medical autonomy .
  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network proud to be named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License 
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability

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Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025