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VCA Old Canal Animal Hospital located in Plainville, CT is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team!

This newly renovated AAHA-accredited practice has been serving this community for almost 50 years. This cohesive and tenured team enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a hometown feel and offers:

• Digital x-ray
• Ultrasound
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Digital dental x-ray
• In-house lab

This is a full-time position that offers a 4 day work week with rotating Saturdays and no on-call shifts.

Plainville is a suburb of Hartford and has a small-town feel. This diverse area has many dining and shopping options. If you are a self-described weekend warrior you must check out the Metacomet Ridge which cuts along the east side of Plainville on a 100-mile course from Long Island Sound to the Massachusetts-Vermont boundary. This includes Bradley Mountain, which has a glorious setting overlooking Crescent Lake.

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As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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