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
  • Current licensure in good standing to practice in CT or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of veterinarians and support staff in providing quality care
  • Oversee surgical and dental procedures on weekdays
  • Manage general practice cases involving cats and dogs
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and team members
  • Participate in continuing education and clinical studies initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive 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 mental health resources and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Join us as Medical Director at VCA Valley 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.

Why join the team
  • 5 doctors (2 care team per doctor)
  • Hands-free radiology
  • Dental suite, surgery suite
  • AAHA accredited
  • Team of dedicated staff


Schedule
  • Full-Time, (mix of opening and closing shifts, rotating Saturday Schedule
  • Hospital is open Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm, Friday 8 am - 7 pm, Saturday 8:30 - 3

Cases
  • General practice seeing cats and dogs
  • Monday - Friday surgery/dental procedures (spay/neuter/dentals/mass removals

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)
  • 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 CT, 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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