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Wolcott Veterinary Clinic
Wolcott, Connecticut

Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$135k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 29m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Position Purpose

We are looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our established, collaborative team! We are a full-service small animal practice with a strong focus on building lasting relationships with our clients and providing quality, compassionate care to our patients.

Our team brings decades of experience to the practice, creating an environment where collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and teamwork are part of everyday medicine.

With an experienced support staff and a well-rounded medical team, you'll have the opportunity to practice quality medicine while continuing to grow your clinical interests.

We are excited to welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are looking for a supportive environment to learn, grow, and build their careers.

What We Offer

  • A collaborative team with experienced veterinarians and support staff
  • A diverse caseload including wellness, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics
  • Opportunities to develop and expand your medical interests
  • A supportive environment that values client relationships and quality patient care
  • A well-established practice serving Wolcott and surrounding communities

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a compassionate, team-oriented veterinarian who enjoys building client relationships, practicing high-quality medicine, and contributing to a positive team environment. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate starting your career, we'd love to hear from you!

If you're looking for a practice where you can feel supported, make a difference, and build lasting relationships with both clients and colleagues, we'd love to connect!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will examine and treat companion animals, perform surgeries, and interpret diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClient relationsMedical record maintenanceClinical medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $123k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$135kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)460 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$123k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Connecticut40 active3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings948 in the last 30 days550 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
1
$55k
3
$95k-135k
2
$135k-175k
3
$175k-215k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
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1-2
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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$140k-$200k
#2

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Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

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$160k-$180k
#4

Associate Veterinarian | Great Medicine. Good People. Your Kind of Place! | Animal Hospital of University Drive

$125k-$155k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with match
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules

Living in Wolcott

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k≈ 3.2× annual pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026).

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