Associate Veterinarian

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.

We're excited to be hiring a part-time or full-time veterinarian who is compassionate and a team player! 

Experienced doctor? We'd love to hear from you and see how you can fit into our clinic!

Looking for mentorship? Take advantage of our extensive 12-month mentorship program perfect for new graduates or those transitioning fields! 

We're Offering: 

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!
• A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network proud to be named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!

• 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

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

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. Ideal salary range will also include sign on bonus and benefits plus other incentives. A base salary range might include $100,000 to $160,000 depending on a part-time or full-time schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

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