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 Texas or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of medicine
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to collaborate with various departments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and maintain high-quality medical operations
  • Oversee urgent care for common pet health issues
  • Direct a team of 4-6 associates for optimal service delivery
  • Cultivate client relationships through effective communication
  • Implement innovative workflows to enhance operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE days
  • Robust professional development opportunities through WOOF University
Full Job Description
Join us as a Medical Director at VCA Urgent Care Animal Hospital - Northwest San Antonio 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 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 12:00pm - 10:00pm and Saturday &
Sunday from 10:00am - 8:00pm
• This position will require four shifts a week, including 2 weekends a month

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.

Local Community

San Antonio offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Its affordable cost of living, coupled with a strong job market, makes it an attractive destination for families and professionals. Boasting a vibrant arts scene, a variety of culinary delights, and a plethora of annual events, there's always something new to explore. The city's beautiful parks, riverwalk, and historical sites offer ample recreational and leisure opportunities, while the strong sense of community and friendly locals create a welcoming environment for residents and newcomers alike.

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 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)
• 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 Texas, 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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