VCA Cheshire Animal Hospital is seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Cheshire, Connecticut. Current students or new graduates, apply today!

Cheshire Animal Hospital has been serving our community for over 70 years. We underwent a major renovation 4 years ago and expanded our hospital to include three full surgical suites, an internal medicine suite, and a dental suite. We have ultrasound capabilities by a board-certified internal medicine specialist 3 days a week as well as a board-certified cardiologist once a month. We aim to provide high-quality medicine with a hometown feel.

This is a Full-Time position. We are open 6 days/week, no on-call hours, and closed on major holidays and the schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with a rotating half day on Saturdays

Hospital Website (https://https//vcahospitals.com/cheshire)

Cheshire is a picturesque and historic New England town that is surrounded by beautiful parks, trails, and, orchards. Whether you are exploring the 24-mile Quinnipiac Trail that passes through Cheshire and guides you to some awe-inspiring natural landforms on the Metacomet Ridge or hiking to Roaring Brook Falls, the tallest waterfall in Connecticut you are sure to have a good time. If you like the hustle and bustle of a city, Cheshire is near Hartford and within driving distance to major cities like NYC, Providence, and even Boston.

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At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

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