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CareVet Health
Bethel, Connecticut

Part-Time Veterinarian | Flexible Schedule + Bonus Structure | Bethel, CT

VeterinarianPart-Time

Listed compensation

Pay Range: $100–$150 /hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CareVet of Bethel Village Square, is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join and help lead our thriving practice in Bethel, CT!

About the Position

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinarian looking to join a supportive, collaborative environment. The position offers flexible scheduling options and a flexible compensation package tailored to your experience, schedule preferences, and career goals.

You’ll have the opportunity to see a mix of general practice and urgent care cases while practicing high-quality medicine and surgery alongside a skilled support team. Your clinical expertise and passion for patient care will play a key role in the continued success of our clinic.

The hospital is well-equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, tonometry, in-house blood analyzers, and electronic medical records.

Build Your Veterinary Career in Beautiful Bethel

Bethel, CT is a charming New England town known for its walkable downtown, friendly community, and vibrant local events. With easy access to New York City and Hartford via I-84 and Metro-North, it’s an ideal location for veterinarians seeking both career opportunities and a balanced lifestyle. Strong schools, nearby parks, and a pet-loving atmosphere make Bethel a welcoming place to live and work.

Pay Range: $100-$150/hr+ depending on experience and schedule.

CareVet Offers You

  • Flexible compensation package designed around your experience and career goals
  • Competitive compensation and generous signing bonus
  • Financial planning support, including 401k with match and student loan support

Mentorship-driven experience with a strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities, including coverage for dues and licensing

Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

Health stipend

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about this position, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at 636-856-3100 (call or text), or by email at odimicelli@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community. Learn more about CareVet at carevethealth.com.

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Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Blood analysisAnimal diagnosisVaccinationClient communicationAnimal handlingMedical equipment operationPrescription management

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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bethel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$553k
Typical market rent
$2,850/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible compensation package
Generous signing bonus
Financial planning support including 401k with match and student loan support
Mentorship-driven experience with CE opportunities
Coverage for dues and licensing
Employee Assistance Program with access to on-staff licensed social worker
Health stipend