Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals

$66K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • California licensure in good standing or eligibility to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics
  • Experience with comprehensive care including wellness and surgery
  • Leadership capability to direct medical quality and hospital operations

Responsibilities

  • Establish the direction and medical quality of the hospital
  • Support operations across various departments like HR and Marketing
  • Lead a skilled team in delivering veterinary care
  • Utilize advanced technologies like hands-free radiology for patient safety
  • Engage in a collaborative environment focused on teaching and learning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid days
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness tools
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA La Riviera Animal Hospital. 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
  • Work alongside a dynamic group of skilled professionals
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
  • We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography to ultrasound.


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Full-time position
  • Rotating weekends when needed


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Routine wellness to involved medical cases and surgery.


Who do we look for
  • People Dedicated to pets and their care
  • Engaged 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. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K.
  • 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 California, 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

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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