Managing Veterinarian

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

Job summary

Advanced Veterinary Care in Farmington, CT, seeks a Managing Veterinarian to lead an established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital while remaining clinically active. You will mentor associates and partner with the Hospital Manager to guide operations, engagement, and growth.

New Managing Veterinarians receive structured mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM training program to ensure a smooth transition into leadership while continuing to practice medicine at a high level.

Qualifications

• Lead an established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital and guide medical direction.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and partner with Hospital Manager on operations and engagement.
• Maintain clinical activity while providing medical leadership and shaping hospital culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital operations while practicing medicine and maintaining high clinical standards.
• Mentor and supervise associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Collaborate with Hospital Manager on compliance, engagement, and growth.
• Shape medical standards, culture, and the hospital's growth trajectory.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical veterinary medicine

Strategic thinking

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.

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.

Communication Policy

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with employer match
• paid time off (including sick time)
• For positions based in Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act

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.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.