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Heart + Paw
New Milford, Connecticut

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100,000—$150,000 USD

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian - New Milford, CT

Sign-on Bonus Available + No Non-Compete!

Relocation Available

Are you passionate about delivering top-notch veterinary care to pets and their families? Do you excel in a supportive, growth-oriented environment that values collaboration, professional development, and personal fulfillment?

As part of the Heart + Paw family, you’ll benefit from the resources and guidance of our veterinary-led support team, passionate about helping you advance at every career stage.

Our veterinary center is ideal for veterinarians who prioritize client-centered care, value the human-animal bond, embrace low-stress handling techniques, and are committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

This is petcare reimagined®.

What Makes Our Center Unique

  • Veterinarian-Led Support: Receive ongoing mentorship and resources from our veterinarian-led team, ensuring the tools you need to thrive.
  • Career Freedom: With no non-compete requirement, you’re free to shape your career journey. Enjoy the autonomy to customize your practice style, schedule, and professional goals, with support from our leadership.
  • Collaborative, Positive Culture: Join a workplace that values teamwork, fosters personal and professional growth, and listens to your needs.
  • Leading-Edge Technology + Resources: Work with advanced tools and resources to deliver exceptional care and enhance your skills.
  • Competitive Compensation + Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary designed to support you.

Key Responsibilities for the Associate Veterinarian

  • Practice high-quality veterinary medicine focused on client-centered, proactive preventive care.
  • Collaborate with the Partner Doctor and Heart + Paw leadership to achieve the clinic’s vision.
  • Champion the Heart + Paw brand and services, acting as a positive role model.
  • Maintain and operate all clinic equipment efficiently, contributing to a productive environment.
  • Support local marketing efforts and build meaningful connections within the community.
  • Adhere to veterinary laws, regulations, and Heart + Paw’s high-quality standards.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary licensure, in good standing with the applicable state board.
  • 2+ years of clinical experience preferred though new graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach to building a loyal client base.
  • Enthusiastic about leveraging technology to advance veterinary care and improve client/pet experiences.
  • Highly collaborative, adaptable, and ready to learn.
  • Fear Free or HABRI certification is a plus (or a willingness to achieve certification).

About Heart + Paw

Heart + Paw was founded on the belief that veterinary professionals deserve a workplace where they can thrive and be happy, healthy, and successful. We’re committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where all veterinarians can reach their full potential.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to excel in a role where your skills are appreciated, your career growth is supported, and your impact on pets and families is profound, we invite you to apply to join the Heart + Paw team. Start your rewarding career journey with us!

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The pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position and is determined based on experience, skill set, location and other factors.

Pay Range

$100,000—$150,000 USD

About Heart + PAW

Founded on the belief that veterinary professionals deserve a workplace where they can thrive and be happy, healthy, and successful, Heart + Paw [https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3747204-1&h=562802280&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D3529335-1%26h%3D1028720998%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fheartandpaw.com%252F%26a%3DHeart%2B%252B%2BPaw&a=Heart+%2B+Paw] offers full-service veterinary centers that are reimagining pet care in every way, providing state-of-the-art care that today's pet parents expect.

We’re committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where all team members can reach their full potential. From routine wellness, dental care, radiology, and surgeries to grooming and daycare, all pets are treated with a low stress approach.

Heart + Paw incorporates advanced technologies, top-of-the-line amenities, equipment selected based on years of practice and research, and a fresh philosophy for pets, pet parents and our team. This is petcare reimagined®.

To learn more, visit Heart + Paw online at heartandpaw.com

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Heart + Paw is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will practice high-quality veterinary medicine focused on client-centered, proactive preventive care. They will collaborate with the Partner Doctor and Heart + Paw leadership to achieve the clinic’s vision and maintain clinic equipment efficiently.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication SkillsTechnology UtilizationAdaptabilityCommunity EngagementFear Free Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Heart + Paw a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 17 employers

5
<$140k
10
$140k-155k
2
$155k-170k
1
$170k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
85%
Relocation assistance
30% this job
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Higher than about 6 in 10 of 2,966 Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in New Milford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$473k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,044/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Heart + Paw

Veterinary Services
Greater Philadelphia Area
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Non-Compete
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
CME Allowance