Managing Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks an experienced veterinarian to serve as Managing / Medical Director at Advanced Veterinary Care in Farmington, CT. This role blends hands-on medicine with medical leadership, mentoring colleagues, and guiding hospital success.

The position offers mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM program and collaboration with an experienced leadership team to support your growth and the practice’s clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Candidate must lead an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital.
• Balance clinical activity with medical leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care while mentoring associates and partnering with Hospital Manager.
• Shape hospital medical standards, culture, and growth.
• Lead the team to maintain high-quality medicine and client service.

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Advanced Veterinary Care | Farmington, Connecticut

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

Advanced Veterinary Care is seeking an outstanding veterinarian to lead our established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Farmington, Connecticut. This is an ideal opportunity for a natural leader who wants to stay clinically active while mentoring others and shaping the direction of the practice. As Managing Veterinarian, you'll spend most of your time practicing medicine while providing medical leadership, mentoring associate veterinarians, and partnering with the Hospital Manager to guide the hospital's continued success. New Managing Veterinarians receive structured mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM training program to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

• Lead an established, AAHA-accredited hospital with a loyal, multigenerational client base
• Balance hands-on clinical work with mentoring associates and supporting the broader team
• Partner with an experienced Hospital Manager on operations, engagement, and compliance
• Shape the hospital's medical standards, culture, and growth
• Practice with clinical autonomy, backed by NVA's leadership resources and Managing DVM development program

Hospital Strengths

• Serving the Farmington community since 2006, in a welcoming New England Cape-style building with six exam rooms
• A 4-DVM practice with a collaborative, supportive doctor team
• Advanced diagnostic equipment, electronic medical records, and comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services
• AAHA-accredited, reflecting our commitment to high-quality medicine

Exceptional Team & Culture

• Experienced, collaborative team dedicated to outstanding patient care
• A supportive doctor team that shares cases, ideas, and coverage
• Mostly Fear Free Certified support staff, cross-trained for flexibility and efficiency
• A philosophy of empowering technicians and staff to work at the top of their training
• Leadership that values mentorship, communication, and continuous learning
• A genuinely positive, supportive culture

Client Experience

• A devoted, multigenerational client base built on trust
• A reputation for compassionate medicine and personalized service
• Strong emphasis on client education, communication, and continuity of care

Professional Growth

• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians while continuing to practice medicine
• Shape hospital culture, medical quality, and team development
• Leadership mentorship and Medical Director training through NVA
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team invested in your success

Life in Farmington

• Easy access to Hartford, or choose from top-rated suburban communities like Farmington, Simsbury, West Hartford, and Avon
• Some of Connecticut's highest-rated public schools
• Miles of trails for walking, running, and cycling
• Kayaking and tubing on the Farmington River, skiing nearby at Mohawk Mountain
• Within two hours of both Boston and New York City

Compensation:

$160k-$180k (dependent on experience)

Quarterly production bonus potential and hospital profit share bonus program.

Why Advanced Veterinary Care?

Advanced Veterinary Care offers something rare: an established hospital with loyal clients, an experienced and empowered team, strong medical capabilities, and a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and compassionate care. If you want to lead while continuing to practice excellent medicine, you'll find the support, autonomy, and community to build a lasting career here.

Spend a day with us, and you'll see firsthand what makes Advanced Veterinary Care such a special place to practice, lead, and grow.