Associate Veterinarian

Position Overview

Do you want to work with an AAHA-accredited private practice that prides themselves on practicing the highest standards of medicine? Are you looking for a practice that gives you autonomy and support? Have you been dreaming of working with knowledgeable and experienced support staff? 

Location 

Bolton Veterinary Hospital is located in Bolton, CT. Our location is perfect for a quick 15-minute drive into the quaint downtown of West Hartford to enjoy local shops and great restaurants. Our practice is also conveniently located 90 minutes from Boston which gives you the options for a fun day trip or quick getaway weekend. Having an excellent school system, a good balance of the city and rural lifestyle, and experiencing all four seasons, makes this the ideal location to live and work. For outdoor lovers, don’t worry, you’ll have access to endless walking and biking trails, locations for fishing, beautiful golf courses for warmer weather, and taking in gorgeous views of Hartford from the mountaintops. 

Practice Overview 

Bolton Veterinary Hospital has been serving the greater Bolton area since 1953. We are an AAHA-accredited practice and take immense pride in providing the highest quality standard of medicine to their patients. Our hospital's unwavering loyalty and support speaks for itself with our outstanding tenure staff. We have a wonderful mentorship program for new veterinarians, and individually customize support for those who have been in the field for a while.  If you enjoy a variety of caseloads, our practice sees anywhere from general practice, to urgent care and emergency cases. We have an in-house laboratory with digital cytology, full oxygen cages with climate control, endoscope, dental suites, in-house ultrasound just under a specialist level, access to in-house internal medicine specialists, digital X-ray and dental, ECG services on site, and right down the road is our dedicated dental facility. We also offer acupuncture as well as low-level laser therapy.

What it looks like:

• Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of small animal cases
• No rechecks - you get to focus on emergency medicine
• Our Hospitalist cares for your patients after your shift
• You can do your own surgeries!  The case isn’t transferred to another department or team.
• Overnights or day shifts available
• Support is always available from designated backup Veterinarians for overnights
• You have a team of other DVMs on site for support and collaboration on cases

 Qualifications 

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required 
• Being licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Connecticut is required 
• New graduates are welcome to apply! 
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Strong surgical skills a plus
• Prior experience working in general practice, urgent care, or emergency setting
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for continuous education 
• Ability to build strong client and patient relationships

What’s In It For You 

• Competitive pay 
• Relocation support 
• Paid Time Off - starting at a competitive 3.5 weeks
• Fully paid health insurance premiums for individual coverage
• Life Insurance
• CE allowance with PTO 
• Disability Insurance - fully covered
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with a 4% match
• License and dues coverage

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,sex,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.