Lead Veterinarian & Medical Director

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Mansfield Center (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance $20,000+

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Leadership bonus opportunities

Job summary

East Brook Animal Hospital in Mansfield Center, CT seeks a Managing Veterinarian to lead a 4-doctor small animal practice. You’ll partner with the Hospital Manager to guide a talented team and deliver high-quality care with a people-first culture.

Enjoy a flexible 4-day workweek, no overnights or on-call, and a supportive environment that values mentorship and medical excellence. Lead alongside CVTs and staff to sustain compassionate care and community trust, while shaping clinical standards and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentorship experience.
• Experience in dentistry and soft tissue surgery.
• Commitment to high-quality veterinary care and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a collaborative veterinary team and mentor staff.
• Partner with Hospital Manager to guide hospital operations and growth.
• Provide exceptional medical care and patient outcomes while fostering a positive client experience.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Client communication

Dentistry

Soft tissue surgery

Tools

IDEXX equipment

Job description

Hospital Name: East Brook Animal Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

East Brook Animal Hospital | Mansfield Center, Connecticut

Lead an Established Hospital. Practice Exceptional Medicine. Inspire an Exceptional Team.

East Brook Animal Hospital is seeking an outstanding veterinarian to lead our thriving, community-loved small animal practice in Mansfield Center, Connecticut. This is an exceptional opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to remain clinically active while mentoring colleagues, shaping medical standards, and partnering with an experienced Hospital Manager to guide the hospital's continued success.

As Managing Veterinarian, you'll spend the majority of your time practicing medicine while providing medical leadership, developing associate veterinarians, and helping build upon the strong reputation East Brook has earned in the community over the years. New Managing Veterinarians receive structured mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM development program to support a successful transition into leadership.

• Lead a well-established 4-doctor small animal general practice with a loyal client base
• Balance hands-on clinical work with mentoring associate veterinarians and supporting the broader team
• Partner closely with an experienced Hospital Manager on hospital operations, engagement, and growth
• Help shape medical protocols, patient care standards, and team development
• Practice with clinical autonomy while being supported by NVA's leadership resources and Managing DVM training program

Hospital Strengths

• Established, community-trusted hospital with a strong foundation and growing client base
• Collaborative 4-DVM practice where teamwork is part of the culture
• Loyal clients and long-standing relationships within the Mansfield community
• Convenient access to specialty and emergency referral hospitals
• A practice built for continued growth—not one that needs rebuilding
• New IDEXX digital radiography system with PACS and image referral
• Full in-house IDEXX laboratory with reference laboratory access
• Ultrasound capabilities
• Fully equipped surgical suite
• Dental wet table with comprehensive anesthetic monitoring
• Therapeutic laser therapy
• Paper-lite medical record environment

Exceptional Team & Culture

• Experienced CVTs, technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives
• Collaborative doctor team that values shared knowledge and mentorship
• Leadership committed to professional growth, wellness, and open communication
• A positive, supportive environment where your ideas and leadership are genuinely valued
• A culture that empowers every team member to contribute to exceptional patient care

Schedule & Lifestyle

• 4-day workweek
• No overnights
• No Sundays
• No on-call responsibilities

Lead a successful hospital while maintaining the work-life balance that allows you to enjoy life outside of veterinary medicine.

• $150,000+ base salary plus production bonus, leading to strong earning potential
• Profit share bonus opportunities
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• $20,000+ relocation assistance for eligible Managing Veterinarian candidates through our corporate relocation partner
• Continuing education and licensing allowances
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday closures

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a veterinarian who is excited to lead while continuing to practice excellent medicine.

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys mentoring and developing other veterinarians
• Wants a meaningful voice in the direction of the hospital
• Has strong skills in dentistry and soft tissue surgery
• Values exceptional client communication and long-term relationships
• Is motivated to elevate medical quality, team engagement, and patient care
• Wants to build upon an already successful practice rather than start from scratch

Previous leadership experience is welcomed, but not required. If you're an experienced veterinarian ready for your next professional chapter, we'd love to talk.

Life in Mansfield Center

• A quintessential New England community with scenic trails, local farms, farmers markets, and cozy coffee shops
• Minutes from the University of Connecticut in Storrs
• Easy access to Hartford, Providence, and the Connecticut shoreline
• An ideal location for building a rewarding career while enjoying an outstanding quality of life

Why East Brook Animal Hospital?

East Brook Animal Hospital offers something special: an established hospital with loyal clients, an experienced and collaborative team, strong medical capabilities, and a leadership culture that values mentorship, autonomy, and continuous growth. If you're looking for the opportunity to lead a respected practice while continuing to provide exceptional medicine, you'll find the support and community to build a lasting career here.

Spend a day with us, and you'll quickly see what makes East Brook such a rewarding place to practice, lead, and grow.