Managing Veterinarian

East Brook Animal Hospital.; Mansfield Center (CT); Vor Ort; USD 135.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Base salary $150k+

Production bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education allowances

Paid time off and holidays

Employee pet care discounts

Zusammenfassung

East Brook Animal Hospital in Mansfield Center, Connecticut is seeking an outstanding veterinarian to lead our thriving small animal practice. As Managing Veterinarian you’ll remain clinically active, mentor colleagues, and set medical standards while partnering with an experienced Hospital Manager to guide the hospital’s continued success.

The role offers a 4-day workweek with no overnights, no Sundays, and no on-call duties, plus a generous compensation package including a $150k+ base salary

Qualifikationen

• Mentoring and developing other veterinarians.
• Strong dentistry and soft tissue surgery skills.
• Values exceptional client communication and long-term relationships.
• Motivated to elevate medical quality, team engagement, and patient care.
• Wants to build upon an already successful practice.

Aufgaben

• Lead a well-established 4-doctor small animal practice.
• Mentor associate veterinarians and support the broader team.
• Partner with Hospital Manager on operations, engagement and growth.
• Shape medical protocols and patient care standards.
• Maintain clinical activity while providing medical leadership.
• Utilize leadership resources and Managing DVM training.

Kenntnisse

Mentoring

Leadership

Dentistry

Soft tissue surgery

Client communication

Jobbeschreibung

Managing Veterinarian

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.

Leadership Opportunity

• 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

Modern Medicine & Technology

• New IDEXX digital radiography system with PACS and image referral
• Digital dental radiography
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000+ base salary plus production bonus, leading to strong earning potential
• No negative accrual
• 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
• Employee pet care discounts

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.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

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.