Medical Director - Lancaster, PA

VCA Animal Hospitals

$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with strong experience in clinical practice.
  • At least 5-7 years of experience in veterinary medicine, with leadership or management experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in diagnostic techniques, including digital x-ray interpretation and lab diagnostics.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively lead and mentor a diverse team.
  • Commitment to animal welfare and a compassionate approach to patient care.
  • Experience working with a variety of species, including pocket pets and birds.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the medical team in providing high-quality animal care.
  • Oversee the hospital operations to ensure efficiency and excellent service delivery.
  • Implement and maintain hospital standards and protocols for patient care.
  • Facilitate communication among staff, clients, and external specialists.
  • Participate in professional development initiatives and continuing education opportunities.

Benefits

  • Innovative health and wellness resources, including mental health support and financial wellness tools.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with infertility and gender affirmation benefits.
  • Generous paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Support for student loan assessment and refinancing.
  • Access to a large network of veterinary professionals for collaboration and resources.
Full Job Description
VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to complement our talented team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

We provide primary care for a variety of species, from cats and dogs to pocket pets and birds for a population of approximately 60,000 people in Lancaster and York Counties. We have a fully stocked pharmacy, in house lab capabilities, digital x-ray systems, and a fantastic staff with a sense of urgency, compassion, and experience for all situations!

We value work-life balance, with doctors working three days a week and every 3rd Saturday. Our hospital is open 6 days a week with no on-call hours.

Lancaster, PA is full of restaurants, art galleries, outdoor music, county parks as well as Buchanan Dog Park. We have a minor league baseball team, theaters, Hershey Park, outlet shopping, and more. The Susquehanna River provides the opportunity for hiking and boating if you prefer the outdoors. We have easy access to the Lancaster train station, which can take you to Philadelphia or even up to NYC!

Benefits, Health & Well-Being
  • Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.


Professional Development
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.
  • WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
  • VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.


Additional Benefits
  • Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage.
  • 100% paid life insurance.
  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance.
  • Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.


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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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