Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals

$130K — $160K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics
  • 5-7 years of veterinary experience preferred
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the medical direction and quality of the hospital
  • Oversee case management for sick and well patients
  • Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and staff
  • Enhance medical standards and client relationships
  • Provide mentorship to junior staff and new graduates
  • Participate in clinical studies program
  • Utilize advanced medical technology for diagnostics and treatment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
  • Access to innovative health and wellness resources
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA St. Mary's 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.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.

Why join the team
  • 5 DVM's, 8 VA's, Hospital Manager, 4 CSR's
  • Fully equipped with in-house laboratory, digital radiology, dental radiology, endoscopy, laser surgery, and ultrasonography
  • AAHA Accredited
  • St. Mary's County is home to some of the oldest extant buildings with many registered with the National Registry of Historic Places.
  • You will find museums, heritage and history, fine arts and culture, fine food and drink including many locally wineries.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Flexible on shifts

Hours of Operation:
  • Monday through Friday: 8 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Cases
  • Sick and well

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
  • The annual salary range for this position is $130K-$160K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  • This position is eligible for a signing bonus.
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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 degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

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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