Managing Veterinarian

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.