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Community Veterinary Partners
Branford, Connecticut

Lead DVM

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Mill Pond Veterinary Hospital – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together

  • Position: Lead DVM
  • Full Time
  • Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
  • Branford, CT

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. The base salary will depend on schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

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At Mill Pond Veterinary Hospital, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Branford community. For over 35 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team member matters.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • A trusted part of the Branford community for over 35 years, caring for generations of pets with warmth and expertise
  • A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more rewarding, and enjoyable
  • A modern, well-equipped facility that empowers you to practice your best medicine
  • A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and the people who love them
  • Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that bring pets and people together

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Life in Branford, CT

Nestled along the scenic Long Island Sound, Branford is where coastal charm meets suburban ease. Enjoy beaches, boating, and the best of small-town life—all just minutes from New Haven’s cultural hotspots and Yale University.

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Mill Pond Veterinary Hospital is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

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Mill Pond Veterinary Hospital + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
  • Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
  • Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

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Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
  • No Negative Accrual EVER.
  • Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is in.
  • Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up without burning your vacation days.
  • We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
  • 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a paycheck.
  • Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
  • Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine — offering true unlimited earning potential.

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Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead DVM will practice high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine in a modern, well-equipped facility, providing excellent care to small animal patients. This role involves making the best medical decisions for patients within a supportive team structure.

Requirements

The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to work full-time in a small animal general practice setting. Candidates should be prepared to practice medicine in a collaborative environment that values respect and clinical autonomy.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Small Animal PracticeTeam CollaborationPatient CareCommunity Engagement

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 16 employers

CME allowance
89%
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
83% this job
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Branford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$536k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,428/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT covered