Veterinarian - East Hartford, CT
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Job Description
Who We Are
Associate Veterinarian | East Hartford, CT | No Weekends or On-Call Requirements
Flexible Schedule – Full-Time or Part-Time | New Grads Welcome!
East Hartford Animal Clinic is a long-standing general practice located in the heart of East Hartford, Connecticut. We are looking to add a dedicated full-time or part-time veterinarian to our community-focused team.
Established in 1989 and part of the Vetcor family since 2018, our clinic has a lot of heart. We are proud to serve a diverse, hardworking community and are deeply committed to providing accessible, high-quality care to pets.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- We offer a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment where you can truly make an impact:
- Strong community with a mission to help as many pets as possible
- 1:2 doctor-to-technician ratio so you can focus on patient care and client relationships
- Modern, well-equipped facility designed for efficiency
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Chief of Staff with over 30 years of experience in high-volume medicine and surgery
- Flexible scheduling and appointment lengths based on your comfort level
- Our team is welcoming, collaborative, and excited to support both experienced veterinarians and new grads alike.
- What You’ll Be Doing
- Wellness exams and sick visits
- Opportunity to perform surgery, if desired (mentorship available)
- Collaborating closely with a supportive, experienced team
- Helping meet the growing needs of the community
- Facility and Equipment Highlights
- Beautiful, well-maintained clinic with lots of natural light
- Thoughtfully designed layout for maximum efficiency with a large treatment area
- 5 exam rooms with dedicated surgical, treatment, and isolation areas
- Digital radiology, including dental radiographs
- Portable ultrasound unit
- Surgical monitors and cautery unit
Community Programs
We are proud to offer cost-effective options to support the health and wellness of pets in our community, including:
Low cost spay and neuter program (STITCH)
“Vaccines for Life” program to provide affordable preventative care
Compensation and Benefits
We take care of our people. Your emotional and physical well-being matter here.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary + generous sign-on bonus (determined based on previous experience and skillset)
- Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous CE allowance and CE days
- Vacation and paid time off
- Liability coverage
- Dues and licensure reimbursement
- Mentorship and growth opportunities
- And more!
- We would love to tell you more! Apply today or reach out directly to Melissa at Melissa.Geerlof@vetcor.com
What's in It for You
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will perform wellness exams, sick visits, and surgical procedures while collaborating with a supportive team. They will focus on providing high-quality care and building strong relationships with clients in the community.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must be dedicated to community-focused veterinary medicine and patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
General Practice 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary | ranked against 4,505 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | General Practice median $143k (middle half $128k–$163k)508 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Connecticut | 7 active | 179 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 80% 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 General Practice listings | 87 in the last 30 days | 69 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - East Hartford, CT at East Hartford Animal Clinic a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary — ranked against 4,505 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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- No weekends
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About East Hartford Animal Clinic
Benefits & Perks
Living in East Hartford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $321k
- Typical market rent
- $1,648/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.