Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Michigan, or the ability to obtain it
  • Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Lead and establish the direction for the hospital's medical quality
  • Support operations, marketing, human resources, and payroll
  • Deliver comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Handle a diverse range of cases, including emergencies
  • Promote strong client education and transparent service recommendations
  • Ensure exceptional patient care remains the top priority

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Continuing Education Allowance with paid CE days
  • Access to wellness tools and mental health resources
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Allendale Animal Hospital in Allendale, MI. You'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why Join the Team
  • Practice medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital
  • Support in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more
  • Fast-paced, collaborative practice with credentialed technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives
  • Fully equipped hospital featuring six exam rooms, a modern surgical suite, in-house lab and pharmacy, digital radiography (including dental), ultrasound, and specialized patient areas (oxygen kennels, heated recovery, feline-only, isolation)
  • Strong commitment to client education and transparent service recommendations
  • Exceptional patient care is our top priority


Schedule
  • Full-time position
  • Operational Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 7:30 am - 11 am


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Diverse range of cases and emergency situations


Community
  • Welcoming small-town community with safe neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities
  • Home to Grand Valley State University, offering cultural events and vibrant campus life
  • Affordable living with diverse housing options and growing local businesses
  • Access to parks, trails, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan


Who do we look for
  • People obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust


Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
  • Medical Director stipend and Medical Director annual bonus
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.


Health & Well-being
  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave


Professional Development
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program


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Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Michigan, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


Learn more about the hospital here: VCA Allendale Animal Hospital

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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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