Medical Director

Medical Director | Advanced Veterinary Care | Farmington, ConnecticutLead 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 Medical Director, 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 Medical Directors receive structured mentorship through NVA's Managing DVM training program to ensure a smooth transition into the role.Leadership OpportunityLead an established, AAHA-accredited hospital with a loyal, multigenerational client baseBalance hands-on clinical work with mentoring associates and supporting the broader teamPartner with an experienced Hospital Manager on operations, engagement, and complianceShape the hospital's medical standards, culture, and growthPractice with clinical autonomy, backed by NVA's leadership resources and Managing DVM development programHospital StrengthsServing the Farmington community since 2006, in a welcoming New England Cape-style building with six exam roomsA 4-DVM practice with a collaborative, supportive doctor teamAdvanced diagnostic equipment, electronic medical records, and comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental servicesAAHA-accredited, reflecting our commitment to high-quality medicineExceptional Team & CultureExperienced, collaborative team dedicated to outstanding patient careA supportive doctor team that shares cases, ideas, and coverageMostly Fear Free Certified support staff, cross-trained for flexibility and efficiencyA philosophy of empowering technicians and staff to work at the top of their trainingLeadership that values mentorship, communication, and continuous learningA genuinely positive, supportive cultureClient ExperienceA devoted, multigenerational client base built on trustA reputation for compassionate medicine and personalized serviceStrong emphasis on client education, communication, and continuity of careProfessional GrowthMentor and develop associate veterinarians while continuing to practice medicineShape hospital culture, medical quality, and team developmentLeadership mentorship and Medical Director training through NVAWork alongside an experienced leadership team invested in your successLife in FarmingtonEasy access to Hartford, or choose from top-rated suburban communities like Farmington, Simsbury, West Hartford, and AvonSome of Connecticut's highest-rated public schoolsMiles of trails for walking, running, and cyclingKayaking and tubing on the Farmington River, skiing nearby at Mohawk MountainWithin two hours of both Boston and New York CityQuarterly 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.