Veterinarian - Fairfield, CT
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | Fairfield, CT
Fairfield Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our friendly, close-knit team in Fairfield, Connecticut!
We offer a supportive environment where doctors can practice thoughtful medicine, build lasting client relationships, and continue developing their skills and interests.
- Why You’ll Love Fairfield Veterinary Hospital
- Small, collaborative team where your ideas and individual practice style are welcomed
- Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on high-quality medicine
- Opportunities to develop your surgical and medical skills
- Strong focus on building long-term relationships with patients and clients
Our Hospital
Our hospital is equipped with the tools you need to provide high-quality medicine while maintaining the personalized feel of a smaller practice.
Our Facility Includes
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Therapeutic laser
- CryoPen
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Treatment area with dental table
Two Exam Rooms
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together and is excited to welcome another veterinarian as the practice continues to grow.
Whether you want to strengthen your surgical skills, develop your medical interests, or simply become a confident, well-rounded GP veterinarian, we’ll support you along the way.
Life in Fairfield
It’s hard to beat this location! Fairfield, Connecticut is a vibrant coastal college town that offers plenty to do while keeping you connected to both the shoreline and New York City.
Our hospital is located in the heart of town, within walking distance of restaurants and shops, less than a mile from the beach, and just a short walk from the Metro-North station. You can be in New York City in about an hour while still enjoying everything that comes with living along the Connecticut shoreline.
Compensation & Benefits
We want our doctors to have the resources, flexibility, and support to build a long-term career they love.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Production bonus opportunity with no negative accrual
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education allowance
- Dedicated paid CE days
- Professional liability coverage
- Reimbursement for professional licensing and eligible membership dues
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Leadership and career growth opportunities across Vetcor’s network of hospitals
- If you’re looking for a practice where you can provide great medicine, develop meaningful client relationships, and grow alongside a supportive team, Fairfield Veterinary Hospital could be the perfect fit.
- Apply today or reach out to Melissa at Melissa.Vincent@vetcor.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to patients while building long-term relationships with clients. Collaborate with a team to practice thoughtful medicine and contribute to the growth of the hospital.
Requirements
The candidate must be a veterinarian capable of performing general practice duties and surgical procedures. The role requires a commitment to high-quality medicine and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Fairfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $829k
- Typical market rent
- $3,347/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.