Part-Time Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$100-$150/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Wilton - Wilton, CT, Salary Range: $100.00 - $150.00Hourly, We are looking for a part-time or relief veterinarian looking to work directly with our Wilton clinic clients. This position is critical to our mission and our strategic direction as an organization.
We are looking for a veterinarian who wants to make a difference for the pets and people of our community by providing quality care to owned pets by helping to advance the organization's mission and being a team player with an incredible staff!
The veterinarian must be able to perform well in an environment that can be hectic and challenging but ultimately is very rewarding.
When working in the clinic, this position will be responsible for practicing compassionate medicine and surgery as a vital member of a cohesive team of veterinarians and paraprofessionals managing the gamut of cases from routine preventive medicine to challenging outpatient medicine cases.
There is an opportunity to also perform dentals or soft tissue surgeries including but not limited to tumor removal, cystotomy, cherry eye repair, amputations, routine dentistry, and spay/neuter if the candidate is willing.
Please note Connecticut Humane Society does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status (e. g. non-immigrant visa status, such as H-1B visa status, and immigrant visa status, commonly referred to as a green card status). Connecticut Humane Society is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V.
Qualifications
Education: DVM. Current license to practice in the US, will help obtain state licensure if needed. Experience: 2-5 years working in a clinic Skills: Ability to perform soft tissue and spay/neuter surgery is preferred.
Diagnose and prescribe treatments for diseases and medical conditions, ability to perform physically strenuous activities which will require lifting of moderate to heavy weights (up to 40 lbs.), standing and/or bending, walking and/or controlling dogs and/or cats, use of cleaning solutions, and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Technology: Proficiency in computers and on-line medical records
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will practice compassionate medicine and surgery while managing a variety of cases ranging from routine preventive care to complex outpatient treatments. They will work as a vital member of a cohesive team to provide quality care to pets and support the organization's mission.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM degree and a current license to practice in the US, with 2-5 years of clinical experience. Proficiency in soft tissue surgery and the ability to perform physically strenuous tasks are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $251k in an average-cost state. 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, 100% have no call, 98% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,472 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $208k–$312k | General Practice median $250k (middle half $85k–$250k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$251k in purchasing power | Connecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Connecticut | 6 active | 171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 100% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 83 in the last 30 days | 63 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Veterinarian at Connecticut Humane Society a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,472 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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