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Community Veterinary Partners
Branford, Connecticut

Veterinarian, Associate

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $145K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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

  • Position: Associate Veterinarian
  • Full Time
  • Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
  • Branford, CT

Salary is customized per each individual candidate. Base salary will depend on a part-time or full-time schedule as well as production bonus incentives.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 Associate Veterinarian will provide top-quality veterinary care with confidence and autonomy while collaborating with and mentoring a team of dedicated veterinary professionals. This role also involves contributing to clinical decision-making, overseeing medical operations, and building lasting relationships with clients and the community.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is an experienced Associate Veterinarian eager to share in the hospital's growth and committed to excellence and compassionate care. Responsibilities include practicing exceptional medicine, shaping hospital culture, setting clinical standards, and potentially mentoring colleagues and guiding medical operations.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineClient Relations

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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Connecticut?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$120k–$145kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$163k)493 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$128k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Connecticut42 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,234 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+145%)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

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 8 employers
3
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
3
$170k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 8 employers
Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
85%
Relocation assistance
69% this job
Visa sponsorship
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Veterinarian - Sherman Oaks, CA

$130k-$170k
#4

Veterinarian - Sherman Oaks, CA

$130k-$170k
+ 11 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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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

Living in Branford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,464/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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