Veterinarian

About the role

Veterinarian | Suffield Veterinary Hospital | New Grads or Experienced Doctors Welcome to Apply

• Salary: $130,000-$150,000 per year + ProSal (no negative accrual)
• Sign-On Bonus: Available
• Schedule: Full-time, 30-40 hours per week across 4 days, with a Saturday rotation
• Location: 577 East St. South, Suffield, CT 06029

Practice quality medicine, explore your clinical interests, and join a team that values your time.

Suffield Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our five-doctor general practice. Established in 1983, our hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including rabbits, ferrets, and birds. Our doctors bring interests in dentistry, exotics, and behavior, creating an environment where you can collaborate with colleagues while enjoying a varied caseload.

We are looking for a kind, collaborative veterinarian who enjoys building lasting client relationships and supporting the human-animal bond. Experienced veterinarians and strong new graduates are welcome to apply. New graduates should bring a solid clinical foundation, confidence in their foundational skills, and a proactive approach to learning, including asking questions, seeking guidance, and applying feedback.

Our team offers collaboration and mentorship as you build proficiency in general medicine, canine and feline dentistry, and routine soft tissue surgery. Interest in exotic pet care is welcomed, and experience with exotic pet dentistry is a plus.

What to Expect

• A schedule that respects your time. Work 30-40 hours per week across 4 days, with a Saturday rotation and no on-call responsibilities. Our last appointment of the day is at 5:00pm, with no expectation to stay late. Doctor appointments are scheduled in 20- to 30-minute blocks, and a daily lunch break is scheduled from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Major holidays are off.
• A collaborative, well-supported team. With a 2.5-to-1 staff-to-doctor ratio, you will work alongside licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and kennel staff who help support patient care and daily hospital operations.
• A varied caseload. Provide preventive care, medical workups, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery for small animal patients, with opportunities to care for exotic pets. Our team also has an interest in behavior and provides care for wildlife. Urgent and emergency visits for established clients are accommodated when time and doctor availability allow.
• The tools to support your medicine. Our hospital features four exam rooms, two surgical suites, in-house IDEXX laboratory capabilities, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and EKG equipment. We use Impromed practice management software.
• Mentorship for a strong start. Develop your clinical skills alongside experienced colleagues who value case discussions, questions, and shared learning. We welcome new graduates who take initiative, communicate their thought process, recognize when they need support, and put feedback into practice. You will be encouraged to take increasing ownership of your cases as your skills and clinical judgment grow.
• Access to additional expertise. A traveling specialist ultrasonographer is available for more complicated workups, and nearby specialty and emergency hospitals provide referral options when patients need advanced care.
• A thoughtful approach to patient comfort. Our team incorporates selected Fear Free handling techniques to help reduce stress during visits.
• An inclusive workplace where your voice matters. We consider the needs of patients, clients, and staff when developing protocols and making practice decisions. Kindness, communication, and a team-first attitude are central to how we work together.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $130,000-$150,000, plus ProSal with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid holidays, PTO, and continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance and pet care discounts
• Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship
• Plumb's/VIN membership
• Covered professional dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT coverage
• Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), with operational, marketing, and financial support that allows you to focus on veterinary medicine

What You'll Bring

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Connecticut veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one before your start date
• Experience in general practice or a strong clinical foundation developed through veterinary school, clinical rotations, and hands-on externships
• Confidence in your foundational skills, thoughtful clinical reasoning, and sound judgment about when to seek guidance
• A proactive approach to learning, openness to feedback, and the ability to apply what you learn
• Comfort with general medical care, canine and feline dentistry, and routine soft tissue surgery-or, for new graduates, readiness to develop these skills with mentorship
• Willingness to perform routine and soft tissue surgeries weekly as proficiency develops
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to client education
• A kind, inclusive, collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• Dedication to compassionate care and a "say yes to pets" attitude
• Interest or experience in exotic pet care is welcomed; exotic dentistry experience is a plus

Life in Suffield

Suffield offers access to both local recreation and nearby city amenities. Located approximately 20 minutes from Hartford, our hospital is close to theater, sporting events, UCONN athletics, shopping, and nature preserves. Bradley International Airport provides a convenient option for travel, while Boston is approximately two hours away and New York City is approximately three hours away.

We are also about 20 minutes from West Springfield, Massachusetts, where you may find members of our team competing with their dogs at regional shows.

Hospital Hours

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 7:30am-6:00pm
• Wednesday and Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:00am-1:00pm
• Scheduled lunch break: 12:00pm-1:00pm

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We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.