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Connecticut Humane Society
Wilton, Connecticut

Part-Time Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$100-$150/hr

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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

Veterinary medicineAnimal handlingMedical records managementComputer proficiency

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.

What does the General Practice market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,472 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$312kGeneral Practice median $250k (middle half $85k–$250k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$251k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Connecticut6 active171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 100% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 listings83 in the last 30 days63 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,472 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Connecticut Humane Society

Veterinary Services
Newington, Connecticut
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part-time or relief schedule
State licensure assistance if needed
Nonprofit employer - PSLF eligible

Living in Wilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M
Typical market rent
$4,062/mo
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

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