Managing Veterinarian

Abqpetcarehospital; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care in Farmington, Connecticut is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our established small animal hospital. You will balance practicing medicine with medical leadership, mentoring associate veterinarians, and partnering with the Hospital Manager to guide ongoing success.

New Managing Veterinarians receive structured mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM program, with emphasis on leadership, culture, and high‑quality patient care across our loyal client base.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an AAHA‑accredited small animal hospital.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to stay clinically active while mentoring.
• Proven ability to shape hospital culture and medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established, AAHA‑accredited hospital with a loyal client base.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and collaborate with the Hospital Manager on operations and compliance.
• Shape the hospital's medical standards, culture, and growth.
• Practice with clinical autonomy while leveraging leadership resources.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical medicine

Team collaboration

Job description

Managing Veterinarian

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.

Leadership Opportunity

• 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.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.