Veterinarian - Burlington, CT
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Join our team at Burlington Veterinary Center in Burlington, CT!
Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian | No Weekends or On-Call | New Grads Welcome!
Burlington Veterinary Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian to join our “work family” in beautiful Burlington, CT. We’re looking for the right fit to help continue our legacy of exceptional patient and client care.
Why Join Us?
- We are a close-knit team with a great sense of humor!
- We will support you in practicing high-quality ethical medicine
We have modern tools and equipment to support gold-standard care such as digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, electrocautery, laser therapy, cryopen, in-house lab, and full anesthesia monitoring
We are 100% small animal and take pride in offering personalized, wellness-focused medicine to a loyal, community-based clientele
- No weekends or on-call requirements for true work-life balance!
- Life in Burlington, CT
Nestled in the scenic Farmington Valley, Burlington is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a strong sense of community. With outdoor gems like Sessions Woods and the Farmington River Trail, and proximity to Avon and West Hartford for dining and entertainment, it offers the best of both worlds - peaceful surroundings and modern convenience.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with generous sign-on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- CE allowance, professional dues, and liability coverage
- Paid vacation and parental leave
- Relocation assistance and employee discounts
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Family-friendly Atmosphere and Referral Bonus Program
If you’re ready to join a team that truly values relationships and medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out directly to Melissa at Melissa.Vincent@vetcor.com!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, ethical medical care to small animal patients in a community-based clinic. Maintain exceptional standards of patient and client care while utilizing modern diagnostic and treatment tools.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be dedicated, compassionate, and committed to practicing gold-standard veterinary medicine.
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$163k)415 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Connecticut | 45 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Burlington, CT at Vet Cor a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Top Veterinarian Jobs
35 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
8 jobs · 6 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
35 jobs · 6 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA
Vet Cor · Grass Valley, California
Veterinarian- Orange County CA
Vet Cor · Tustin, California
Veterinarian - Kennewick, WA
$130k-$150kAssociate Veterinarian – Hartford County, Connecticut
$130k-$150kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- Includes call
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Burlington
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $483k
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.