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Work with us

At the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, you can make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families while you advance your career or volunteer your time. Explore our job openings, training programs, and volunteer opportunities.

Jobs and careers

We offer jobs and career opportunities in many fields, including clinical, administrative, and support professions. 

You can visit USAJOBS to see all of the current openings at the West Haven VA Medical Center and elsewhere in the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and visit our jobs and careers page to learn more about the application process.  

Internships, residencies, and fellowships

Each year, we help university and post-graduate students complete their training and pursue their careers. Find the opportunities that are right for you. 

Visit our internships and fellowships page  

Volunteer or donate

We depend on the goodwill and generosity of our donors and volunteers. By volunteering your time or making a donation, you can give something back to Veterans who have given so much to our country. As a volunteer, you'll provide many important services throughout our health care system and help make Veterans’ visits to our facilities more rewarding.  

Visit our volunteer or donate page to learn more and get involved  

Doing business with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System

If you're a vendor or contractor and you want to work with VA Connecticut health care, please call Human Resources at 203-932-5711, ext. 4211 for West Haven or 860-666-6951, ext. 6710 for Newington. You can also visit Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VISN 1) to get a better sense of who we serve and what we need.