Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130k-$150k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join AmeriVet as a Associate Veterinarian – $25K Sign-On, Collaborative Culture in New Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. About Our Clinic Fieldstone Veterinary Center is a close-knit small-animal practice tucked away in the beautiful, lake-front town of New Fairfield, CT. Led by Dr.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $130K - $150K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Production Bonus
- Up to $25K Sign-On Bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
- No Negative Accrual
- Generous CE Allowance
- Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
- Referral Bonus Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with AmeriVet in New Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care for small animals in a collaborative clinic environment. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of wellness, sick, and surgical appointments while maintaining strong client relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university. Strong communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary care 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 50% require no weekends.
Ameri Vet ranks #8 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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