Medical Director

VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Utah or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine
  • Strong interpersonal skills for client and team communication
  • Desire for both personal and professional growth within veterinary services

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct the medical operations of the hospital
  • Ensure high standards of medical quality and client service
  • Collaborate with a team of associates to provide excellent care
  • Manage training and mentoring for junior staff
  • Develop treatment plans and diagnose various pet conditions

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being support programs
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowances and opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Sugar House 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

Why Join the Team?
  • An innovative approach to urgent care fully utilizing technology, staffing and thoughtfully designed workflows allowing you to leave work on time and increase your earning potential.
  • Brand new warm and welcoming hospital environment designed for pets and people.
  • Supported by 4-6 associates per DVM including team members dedicated to help with your medical records.
  • Focus on connecting with clients, diagnosing pets, and putting together treatment plans.
  • Work with like-minded colleagues that support a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.


Schedule
• Full-Time schedule
• Our hospital is open Monday - Sunday from 10:00am - 8:00pm
• This position will include (4) 10-hour shifts and rotating weekends

Cases

Same or next day care for common pet concerns such as allergic reactions, diarrhea or vomiting, ear infections, eye issues, fleas/ticks/mites, derm, wounds/lacerations, lethargy, loss of appetite, pain or limping, respiratory disease, toxin ingestion, and urinary issues.

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
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• 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)
• 401(k) 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 Utah 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 Animal Hospitals Urgent Care - Sugar House

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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