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VCA Naugatuck Animal Hospital located in beautiful Naugatuck, CT is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

What makes our hospital unique?

We provide full-service care for primarily cats and dogs. We also have a variety of tools to help our doctors diagnose and provide the best care possible. The hospital itself has been the go-to hospital for over 3 decades and we continually provide the heart of the community with the very latest in medicine, as well as community outreach. Our hospital boasts proudly to be the only and very first AAHA and Fear-Free certified in Connecticut, and we uphold these standards at all times. We are a youthful and fun practice that has been held strong by a loyal, solid, highly skilled, and experienced team.

VCA Naugatuck Animal Hospital Website

This is a full-time position that offers a 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays. There is no on-call. We promote a work-life balance that allows you to be the very best doctor that you can be.

Choosing VCA Connecticut

Who we're looking for:

We are excited to add a new Associate to our team that will bring new ideas and talents so that we may be the best we can and serve our community and their pets' needs, both medically and with the big hearts that our clients have come to trust over so many years. 

Our Community:

Located just off of Scenic Rt. 8 along the Naugatuck River and the Naugatuck state forest. This area has an eclectic and diverse community that includes unique shopping, great food options including fine dining, a vibrant bar scene, and artistic pleasures at the local green. In the surrounding area, there are numerous hiking trails and reservoirs to enjoy.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists