Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals

$130K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Valid Colorado veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Commitment to high standards of medical practice and veterinary ethics
  • Experience in leadership or management roles within a veterinary setting is preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the veterinary team to ensure quality patient care
  • Develop and implement medical protocols to uphold high standards
  • Foster a collaborative environment through teaching and mentoring
  • Evaluate patient needs and provide comprehensive care for wellness and sick cases
  • Enhance client relationships through empathetic communication and trust-building

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness tools through companies like Headspace
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA North Academy Animal Hospital and 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.

A Medical Director at VCA is a job that gives you autonomy, ownership, and career growth. It allows you to share in the success of the hospital. This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the financial risks. You'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.

Schedule
• Full-Time schedule
• Our hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm
• Our veterinarians rotate through weekends and holidays

Cases
• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs
• Mixture of wellness and sick patients

Who 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
• Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience, annual salary starting at $130,000 - $145,000 plus MD stipends, production, and bonus potential

Health & Well-being
• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 Colorado, 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: Hospital Website

To be considered for this position, please apply by: July 31, 2026

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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